Vivaha Homam — The Sacred Fire Ritual As a Purohit, I conduct Hindu weddings — and in this series, I’m guiding you through the rituals that make these ceremonies not just beautiful, but spiritually profound. At the heart of the Hindu wedding is the Vivaha Homam — the sacred fire ritual. Together, the bride and groom light the fire in the Havan Kund, offering prayers and oblations to Agni, the divine fire. Agni is called Havya Vahana — the divine carrier who takes our offerings and prayers to the