Vignesh & Trupti
Rituals at our wedding
Sakhar Pudha (Engagement)
Friends and Family
The ritual of "Sakhar Pudha" holds cultural significance. Sakhar Pudha, a sweet dish made from jaggery and gram flour, is exchanged between the bride and groom. This ritual symbolizes the sweetness they bring into each other's lives and the shared responsibilities of their marital journey. The act of offering and accepting Sakhar Pudha is a gesture that marks the beginning of a union filled with love, understanding, and the sweetness of togetherness.
Haldi
Friends and Family
The "Haldi" ceremony is a vibrant pre-wedding ritual. Close family and friends apply a paste made from turmeric, oil, and other auspicious ingredients on the bride and groom's skin. This ritual, known as the Haldi ceremony, is believed to cleanse and beautify the couple before their wedding day. Additionally, the yellow hue of turmeric symbolizes purity, auspiciousness, and the beginning of a new, colorful chapter in their lives. The joyous atmosphere during the Haldi ceremony reflects the anticipation and celebration surrounding the upcoming union of the bride and groom.
Sangeet
Friends and Family
The "Sangeet" ceremony is a vibrant and joyous pre-wedding celebration dedicated to music and dance. The Sangeet brings together family and friends in a festive atmosphere. The evening is filled with lively performances, both choreographed and spontaneous, showcasing traditional dances, Bollywood hits, and cultural expressions. This is a great time for bonding, laughter, and creating lasting memories as the wedding festivities unfold.
Ganpati Puja
Bride
The wedding day commences with the worship of Lord Ganesha. The Ganpati Pooja is performed to bless the couple with a bright, obstacle-free future. The bride’s parents then take her to the wedding venue and ask the relatives present to bless their daughter during the Punyavachan.
Mangalashtak
Family & Friends
During the Mangalashtak, the groom arrives at the mandap, where he is made to wear the ‘mundavalya’. The mundavalya is a holy ornamental thread tied around the heads of the bride and groom. After the mundavalya is tied to the groom's head, he sits on his seat. He is hidden by a cloth curtain called the ‘antarpat,’ which prevents him from seeing the bride.
Sankalp
Family & Friends
The bride then enters the Mandap and the priest chants Mangalashtakas or sacred vows accompanied by musicians, the bride is led to the mandap by her maternal uncle. The Antarpat is then removed and the bride and groom finally lay eyes on one another. The couple then exchanges their jaimala and everyone showers them with Akshata or whole rice.
Saptapadhi
Bride & Groom
During the Saptapadhi, they chant the seven wedding vows out loud while taking rounds around the holy fire seven times. The Hindu belief is that you are not only uniting each other’s names, addresses, families and minds but also your souls. You are considered to be Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Parvati. So, your union is as unique as the divine! In fact, that is why you invoke gods and goddesses and invite family and friends – to witness the sacred and blessed union between you and your soulmate.
Grihapravesh
Family & Friends
During the Grihapravesh, the newlywed couple is welcomed to the groom's family home. The groom's mother washes the couple's feet with milk and water and performs an aarti. Then, while entering the house, the bride is asked to push down a Kalash of rice. Then with her right foot forward, the bride enters her new home accompanied by her husband.