Mandap is a colorful canopy set up, sustained usually on four pillars. It is a must in every Hindu marriage as the marriage ceremony is performed in it. The Mandap must have enough room for the couple, their parents and the priest to sit. A Havan -kund is prepared in the centre of the Mandap where holy fire is lite and rituals are performed.

Mandap has its own significance in Hindu marriages. It is not just a place with a fire burning in the centre but a sacred set-up where man and women are united in holy matrimony by observing their deity as the witness. It is considered as a bad omen to get up from the Mandap during the marriage ceremony. No matter how long the ceremony takes to be completed, you will need to keep control when nature calls.

The décor of the Mandap can be carried out as per your budget. You may have a simple Mandap arrangement of wooden bamboos with floral decorations. Since every thing in our life is getting glamorized, people like to have their wedding Mandap look as if straight from a bridal magazine. Today Mandaps made of fiber gold are really in. Also the green light floral sankheda Mandap , the intricate flower chain and decorative ribbon lari Mandap are easy picks in urban marriages.

Mandap accessories too can be chosen as your pocket may allow. You may either go for a simple Kalash and catering suraahies or designer ones. Brass decorative Kalash, groom and bridal sitting stools made of silk fabrics are some of the basic Mandap accessories.

Your task of setting up a dream Mandap can be easily materialized by any good wedding planner. Even if you cannot hire one then you may easily know how to set up your own Mandap with the help of some workers and by reading about it on internet. Many blogs and websites provide interesting way on how to save on your dream wedding. Mandap arrangement is one of them.