Arya Samaj Marriage Fees

Swami Dayanand Saraswati started Arya samaj to remove caste system and dowry practice. Arya samaj marriage is simple and does not need big spending or heavy rituals. It focuses on equality and respect between two people. Arya samaj marriages can be solemnized for individuals who are Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, or Sikh. In this blog we will discuss Arya samaj marriage fees, required documents, and procedure.

Arya Samaj Marriage Fees

If couple meets eligibility criteria, they can contact nearby Arya samaj mandir to discuss marriage date and fees. Arya samaj marriages are cost-efficient compared to traditional Hindu weddings.

Arya samaj marriage fees will cost nearly Rs. 5000 to Rs. 10000 depending on the location where Arya samaj marriage would be taking place.

Factors Affecting Fees

• Guest list size: Smaller gatherings cost less; larger ones may require bigger halls
• Venue type: Simple halls vs. air-conditioned venues
• Extras: Food, decorations, photography, etc
• Inclusions: Standard fees also cover marriage registration, hall rent, puja materials, and affidavit charges
• Pandit dakshina: You can also offer Dakshina to Pandit Ji as per your convenience

Hence, Arya samaj marriage fees depends mostly on services you are taking.

For example, couple from Maharashtra, Total fees will be Rs. 5100. Advance booking amount is Rs.1000. Rest of the amount is to be paid on the decided date of the Marriage. You can choose your own marriage location otherwise they can finalise the location too.

Eligibility criteria for an Arya Samaj Marriage

• Groom must be at least 21 years old. Bride must be at least 18 years old.
• Any person who’s a Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh can perform Arya samaj marriage.
• Any person who’s not Muslim, Christian, Parsis or Jews can also perform Arya samaj marriage.
• Both inter- caste marriages and inter- religious marriages are eligible in Arya samaj marriage. But neither partner should be Muslim, Christian, Parsis or Jews.
• Non-Hindu couples can marry if they first convert through a process called Shuddhi.

Suddhi –

• Shuddhi is purification process in Hinduism that allows non Hindus to convert.
• After completing this conversion, couple can marry under Arya samaj
• But for this just need to pay required Arya samaj marriage fees.

Documents required for Arya Samaj Marriage

The list of documents required for Arya samaj marriage is as follows:

• Identity proof: Identity proof of bride and groom is required. You can submit Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, or any valid government identity proof.
• Birth proof: Birth proof of bride and groom is required. You can submit birth certificate, school leaving certificate, marksheet or PAN card.
• Photographs: 8 passport size colour photographs of bride and groom are required.
• Witnesses: Two witnesses from bride side and two witnesses from groom side are required. Witnesses must carry Aadhaar card, voter ID or passport as identity proof.
• Affidavit: Affidavit is required if parents from both sides are not present during marriage. The affidavit will be arranged by the Arya samaj itself.
• Divorcee: If bride or groom was married earlier and later divorced, legal divorce documents must be submitted.
• Widow: If bride or groom is widowed, death certificate of former spouse must be submitted.
• Foreign citizenship: If one partner is foreign citizen or holds foreign passport, person must submit certificate confirming current marital status. This certificate is called No Impediment Certificate or NOC and is issued by concerned embassy. Person must also submit valid visa and proof of foreign residential address.

Procedure for Arya Samaj Marriage Registration

• Book appointment at Sub-Divisional Magistrate office. This step needs minimum 14 days. Start process before marriage date.
• After finalising marriage date, pay advance amount to marriage office. Arya samaj marriage fees change from place to place. Payment can be done through cash, net banking, or other available methods.
• Fill in registration form.
• Submit all required documents and proofs – Submit two passport size photographs of bride and groom. Also submit one marriage photograph. Invitation card is optional.
• Two witnesses from each side must be present on same day. Witnesses must sign forms physically. Attestation by gazetted officer is compulsory.
• When all formalities are done, magistrate’s office will issue marriage certificate.

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