॥ Shrī Gaṇeśhāya Namaḥ ॥
Mangalam Bhagwān Viṣhṇu, Mangalam Garuḍa-dhwajaḥ,
Mangalam Puṇḍarī-kākṣhaḥ, Mangalāya Tano Hariḥ.
Auspicious is Lord Vishnu, auspicious He whose banner bears Garuda; auspicious is the lotus-eyed Lord — may Hari bestow all blessings.
With joyful hearts
By the boundless grace of the Supreme Lord, we warmly invite you to celebrate the sacred union of our beloved children — and to bless the newlyweds with your presence, love, and good wishes.
A week of festivities
Eight joyous occasions from the 24th of November to the 5th of December — we would be honoured by your presence at each.
Two families bound by a sacred promise
The formal betrothal, where the bride's family visits bearing fruits, sweets and auspicious gifts, and the groom is honoured with a tilak and shagun. With this exchange, both families joyfully commit to the union.
Seeking the blessings of the obstacle-remover
Every auspicious journey opens with Lord Ganesha, the Vighnaharta. With lamps, modak, red flowers and the priest's chants, the family invokes his blessings so every ceremony that follows unfolds smoothly.
Intricate henna, laughter and song
The women gather to adorn the bride's hands and feet with elaborate henna, while guests too receive their own patterns amid music and gentle teasing. The deeper the colour, it is lovingly said, the stronger the love.
Kuldevi's blessing and golden turmeric
The family first honours the Kuldevi — the ancestral goddess and guardian of the lineage — invoking her protection. This flows into the joyous Haldi, where turmeric, oil and sandalwood are lovingly applied to bless the couple and bring a radiant glow.
A sacred canopy, a mother's family, an appointed hour
The Mandap is ceremonially installed with the planting of the sacred pillar. In the Bhaat, the maternal uncle (mama) arrives bearing clothes, jewellery and sweets to honour his sister's household. The Lagun confirms the auspicious muhurat for the marriage.
A tilak of acceptance, hands joined, the groom arrives
In the Tika, the bride's family welcomes the groom with a tilak and shagun. Then comes the heart of the wedding — the Paanigrahan Sanskar, the joining of hands and the saat phere around the sacred fire — heralded by the exuberant Baraat amid dhol and dancing.
Lakshmi crosses the threshold of her new home
The newlywed bride arrives at her new home, welcomed as the very embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi. Greeted with aarti and flowers, she gently topples a vessel of rice at the doorway and steps into vermilion — a tender welcome into the life ahead.
An evening of celebration for the newlyweds
Join us as we raise a toast to Kalpana and Sudhanshu! An evening of dinner, music and dancing to welcome the couple into married life — and to celebrate with all our family and friends under one roof.