The marriage ritual is totally different in Sikhism from that of other religions. In Sikhism, marriage is termed as 'Anand Karaj' (a work of joy). Three days before the marriage, an uninterrupted recitation of Granth Sahib is arranged at the bride's home and also at the groom's home.

At the time of marriage, the bride and the groom pay a visit to the Guruduara, accompanied by their relatives. It is then imperative for them to bear the Amrit. If any one of them is not a bearer of Amrit, he or she is suggested to drink Amrit . At the time of marriage, bride and groom take the oath of fidelity to each other. The groom will respect the bride; his would-be wife i.e. the bride will adopt herself as per the customs of her in-laws' household. Then both of them swear to stand with each other in times of happiness and miseries . After listening to these teachings, the couple bow their heads before Guru Granth Sahib . Then, the hem of the bride's attire is given in the hands of the groom. At the same time 'Lava' , which was first recited by Guru Ramdas (the fourth Guru of the Sikhs) is recited first . After each recitation of Lava, the couple goes round Guru Granth Sahib , with the bride following the groom. When the couple take a round of the Granth Sahib, the Lava is sung as a Kirtan (devotional Song). After each round, the couple bow their heads before Granth Sahib. In Sikhism, only four rounds are enough to tie the wedding-knot. In the first round, the couple is preached to discharge their duties for the family and fraternity . In the second round, selfless love in depicted EK JOT DOYE MURTI that is two bodies and a single soul . The couple is preached by it to stand with each other affectionately in every crisis. Third round (Lava) depicts the state of asceticism. It says: 'Control on self keeps the love alive.' Hence, the spouses must remain faithful to each other. In the fourth Lava, example of lamp and wick is cited. As a lamp and a wick together produce light, similarly, the couple must live unitedly despite having different bodies. After the completion of Lavas (rounds), Anand Sahib is recited, followed by Ardas (offerings or donations). Ultimately, Vak is taken and prasad is distributed.