Itinerary

Ashish's Santak & Pithi

10:00 am

*Indian Semi-Casual or Pooja Attire

The Santak Pooja is a pre-wedding ritual which is performed to invite Lord Ganesha into the family's home. It's purpose is to remove all obstacles and bring happiness and prosperity into the lives of the couple. The Pithi is a ritual where a paste of turmeric, sandalwood and other ingredients is applied to the groom's skin. This ceremony is believed to cleanse him before entering into holy matrimony, symbolize the start of a new life, and bring blessings to the couple. Lunch to follow.

Hetvi's Grah Shanti & Haldi Rasam

8:00 am

*Indian Semi-Casual or Pooja Attire

The Grah Shanti Pooja is a pre-wedding ritual which is performed to invite Lord Ganesha into the family's home. It's purpose is to remove all obstacles and bring happiness and prosperity into the lives of the couple. The Haldi Rasam is a ritual where a paste of turmeric, sandalwood and other ingredients is applied to the bride's skin. This ceremony is believed to cleanse her before entering into holy matrimony, symbolize the start of a new life, and bring blessings to the couple. Please note - a formal invitation will be provided to guests separately! Lunch to follow.

Wedding Ceremony

8:30 am

*Indian Formal or Wedding Attire

The Baraat is a traditional Indian wedding procession where the groom's friends and family dance till they are welcomed by the bride's family at the venue. It symbolizes the groom's journey to the bride's home to begin a new life together. The Baraat will start at 8:30 AM; subsequently, the wedding ceremony will begin promptly after the conclusion of the Baraat. The wedding ceremony consists of multiple rituals where the bride and groom take a vow to love, cherish, and support each other in sickness and in health, through good times and bad. Thus, they are officially married in the eyes of God, their loved ones, and the entire world. We cannot wait to celebrate this momentous occasion with each and every one of you!