Ark / Kumbh Vivah

Ark / Kumbh Vivah is a special Vedic ritual performed to nullify severe marriage-related doshas such as Mangal Dosh or other planetary defects in a horoscope. In this ritual, the individual is symbolically married to a sacred Peepal tree (Ark Vivah) or a water-filled pot (Kumbh Vivah) before the actual marriage. This helps remove obstacles and negative planetary influences affecting married life.

Benefits

• Reduces severe marriage-related doshas
• Removes obstacles and delays in marriage
• Helps in achieving a smooth and successful marriage
• Protects marital life from conflicts and instability
• Brings harmony, peace, and happiness in married life

Puja Samagri

Puja Materials Provided by Shraddha

1. Roli, Kalawa (Sacred Thread)
2. Sindoor, Cloves
3. Cardamom, Betel Nut (Supari)
4. Turmeric, Abir
5. Gulal, Abhrak
6. Gangajal (Holy Ganga Water), Rose Water
7. Ittar (Fragrance), Honey
8. Incense Sticks, Cotton Wicks, Cotton
9. Yagyopavit (Sacred Thread)
10. Desi Ghee, Camphor
11. Matchsticks, Barley (Jau)
12. Dona (Large Size Leaf Bowl), Panchmeva (Five Dry Fruits)
13. White Sandalwood, Red Sandalwood
14. Ashtagandha Sandalwood, Dry Coconut (Gari Gola)
15. Rice (Small Grain), Earthen Oil Lamp
16. Sapta Mrittika (Seven Sacred Soils)
17. Yellow Cotton Cloth
18. Sapta Dhanya (Seven Grains), Sarva Aushadhi (Sacred Herbs)
19. Pancharatna (Five Sacred Gems), Mishri (Rock Sugar)

Arrangements to Be Made by the Yajman (Host)

1. Wooden Chowki (2×2 feet) for Vedi Construction – 1
2. Cow Milk – 100 ml
3. Curd – 50 ml
4. Sweets – As Required
5. Fruits (Various Types) – As Required
6. Durva Grass – 1 Handful
7. Betel Leaves – 7
8. Flowers (Various Types) – 2 kg
9. Flower Garlands – 7 (Different Types)
10. Mango Leaves (Pallav) – 2
11. Bilva Leaves – 21
12. Tulsi Leaves – 7
13. Shami Leaves and Flowers
14. Plates – 2, Bowls – 5, Lota – 2, Spoons – 2 (and other essentials)
15. Akhand Diya (Continuous Lamp) – 1
16. Clothes for Deities – Gamcha, Dhoti, etc.
17. Yellow Cotton Cloth
18. Seating Arrangement – Mat, Sheet, Asan
19. Copper or Brass Kalash with Lid
20. Water-filled Coconut
21. Cow Milk and Cow Curd