Before the wedding ceremony, bride and groom exchanged rings with each another from ancient period and those alluring rings are termed as Engagement rings or Promise rings. Engagement rings are worn on the third ring finger of the left hand as it’s a belief that vein known as ‘Vena amoris’ or ‘vein of love’ of this finger is directly connected to the heart which makes their holy matrimony more deeper and stronger and full of mutual love towards one another. It determines the union of two individual souls. It states that both the people are ready to take their relationship to the next level.
Exchange of Engagement rings in Indian tradition between the gorgeous bride and handsome groom symbolizes the commitment, a marriage demands a sacred relationship of husband and wife. This ring ceremony is the symbol of getting hitched together on an auspicious date. An offering of the ring is the expression of sentiments and declaration of love. Rings add intimacy and uniqueness in a relationship which forges a stronger bond as the vein is directly attached to the heart of a person.The engagement ring represents the security, the promise, the safety, the dedication and Moreover, it represents the world that this special person holds a significant place in your heart and in your life.
Though it’s not clearly mentioned when the exchange of rings became the part of Indian culture now it is a tradition or a ritual to adorn stunning engagement rings on the left hand of bride and bridegroom. The rings come in the shape of a circle which has a deep meaning aligned with it. A circle has no beginning or end and represents the symbol of eternity, never ending and immortal love and depicts marriages are last forever.
The engagement rings are the ultimate expression of love. There is a reason behind wearing the engagement ring on the third finger or ring finger. According to a theory, every finger in our hand represents a part of life. Thumb denotes parents, Index finger signifies your siblings, the middle finger portray oneself and little finger indicates children where as ring finger symbolize the life partner.
Engagement rings are generally made of Gold as gold is a sacred metal which is also gifted to God. Now, Diamonds rings are more in trend these days. The more the precious jewel engraved in a ring, the more love is shown to the receiver, the value of the ring also signifies the social status of the person. The expensive the ring, wealthier a person is. As we know India is a land of different regional cultures, few Indian prefers to adorn engagement rings in the right hand as this hand is considered auspicious in term of faith. No matter if the engagement ring is made of gold or diamond or Sapphire or wears in left or right hand, what truly important is this ring denotes the pure love, understanding, mutual commitment towards each other for the years to come or till eternity.