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Mehndi

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Attire: Colorful fun Indian

Mehndi: Is the traditional art of painting the hands, feet or body with a paste made from the powdered, dried leaves of the henna plant which is associated with positive spirits and good luck. Indian Wedding tradition calls for a Mehndi ceremony to be held before the wedding as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage. If you're interested in getting your Mehendi done, get an extra hand to feed you!! P.S. Drinks and appetizers will be served

Pre-Wedding Reception

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Attire: Indo-western/Cocktail

This is an opportunity for us to gather with friends and family members to share our joy, reminisce and celebrate. We would love to take this opportunity to come and meet everyone attending our wedding. Dress up to take pictures and enjoy a great meal!

Wedding: Muhurtham

7:30 am - 11:00 am

Attire: Traditional South Indian

Kashi Yatra(Pilgrimage): This is a dramatic ritual that happens during the wedding. The tradition says that the groom has to pretend that he is going to Kashi (a pilgrimage) to become a saint, meanwhile the bride's father convince him to not go but to get married to their daughter. Maalai Matral(Garland Exchange): Here, both the bride and groom exchange garlands to each other while being carried by their maternal uncles. This ritual is performed to establish the unification of two souls. Oonjal (Swing): Both the bride and groom are asked to sit on a swing, while the ladies in the house sing wedding folk songs of the tradition. Kannika Dhaanam (giving the girl away): The bride sits on her father's lap with a coconut in hand which they collectively hand over to the groom. Mangalya dharanam (Tying the knot) :This is the sacred ritual where the groom ties the mangal sutra around the bride's neck with three knots.