FAQs

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Ganesh Puja and Sunderkand Information

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Ganesh Puja: A ritual to remove obstacles (via Lord Ganesh) and appease the nine planetary deities (Navagraha) for harmony, health, and success. It is commonly performed before major events like weddings or housewarmings, or to mitigate negative astrological influences (Doshas). The ceremony involves chanting specific mantras, offering grains/colors to each planet. Sunderkand Puja: Sunderkand path is recited to invoke Lord Hanuman’s blessings for overcoming obstacles, fear, and negativity, while bringing peace, prosperity, and health.

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Tea Ceremony Information

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Attire: Business Casual. If possible, please avoid wearing Red or White. Purpose: To honor parents, express gratitude, and symbolize the union of two families, with elders welcoming the new spouse into their household. Symbolism: The act signifies respect, the passing of blessings, and the hope for a sweet, prosperous, and fertile marriage.

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Pre-Wedding Rituals

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Tel Chadhana & Utarna: a cherished pre-wedding ritual in many Indian cultures, symbolizing purity and auspicious beginnings. During this vibrant and joyful event, family and friends gather to anoint the bride and groom with a special mixture of oil and turmeric. Haldi: A Haldi ceremony is a joyful pre-wedding ritual where family and friends apply a turmeric paste to the bride and groom to bless them with good luck, glowing skin, and a fresh start before the wedding. Godh Bharai: Godh Bharai in a wedding context is a pre-wedding ritual where the groom's family formally welcomes the bride by filling her lap ("godh") with gifts, sweets, and jewelry, symbolizing prosperity, acceptance, and fertility. It represents blessing her to bear children and integrating her into the new family.

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Baraat & Wedding

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Formal Attire: For women, cocktail dresses, elegant gowns, dressy pantsuits, sarees, and lehengas are warmly welcomed. Please avoid white/ivory. The ceremony will take place outdoors on grass, so we recommend block heels, wedges, or flats for comfort. For men, suits, tuxedos, kurtas with Nehru jackets, or sherwanis are warmly welcomed. Baraat: A Baraat is the groom’s lively wedding procession filled with music, dancing, and celebration as he arrives with family and friends to the ceremony.

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Cocktail Hour and Reception

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An evening to express our gratitude, blessings, and love. September weather in Sunol is typically warm during the day and cooler in the evening, a light shawl or jacket may be helpful.