The role of the pandit is to perform the necessary rituals and chants to ensure that the marriage is conducted in accordance with Hindu tradition and scripture.

In traditional Indian weddings, you will want a priest or pandit, also known as a wedding officiant, to conduct the pre-wedding rituals and wedding ceremonies. In a Hindu wedding, it is customary to have open fire or havan at the mandap. Some venues may not be open to a ceremonial fire.This kind of marriage in Hindu Dharma called Gandharv Vivah. And if both the parties admit to it, and live in society for a long time as Husband and wife, it becomes a legal marriage,