Vivek & Rakshita's wedding
Day 1
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Udaipur
Day 2
Sunday, June 1, 2025
vallabhnagar
About the hosts
Vivek & Rakshita's story
Our Story – Rakshita & Vivek
Namaste! We are Rakshita and Vivek, two like-minded souls brought together by love, values, and simplicity. Our wedding is a reflection of our Jain beliefs and conscious living.
What makes it unique?
No Jamikand in food
No lawn (घास) events
No plastic disposables
No real flowers
Utensils cleaned with wood powder
No firecrackers
Proper dhovan paani (handwash)
Pure Jain rituals
Join us for a celebration that honors tradition, respects nature, and celebrates love with meaning.
Day 1Saturday, May 31, 2025Udaipur
Starting time (approximately): 6:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Samayik
Samayik is a spiritual Jain ritual focused on self-discipline, meditation, and inner peace. During this event, family members and guests join together in a calm, respectful atmosphere to reflect on non-violence (ahimsa), truth, and simplicity. It involves sitting in silence, chanting Jain prayers, and listening to spiritual discourse. This ceremony sets a peaceful tone before the wedding festivities begin.
Haldi
Haldi is a joyful and colorful pre-wedding ritual where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom by their loved ones. This sacred mixture is believed to bless the couple with glowing skin, positivity, and protection from negative energy. The ceremony is filled with laughter, love, and warm family moments, creating beautiful memories before the big day.
Kalash
Kalash is a sacred ritual where a copper or brass pot (Kalash) filled with holy water, mango leaves, and a coconut is installed and worshipped. It marks the beginning of the wedding festivities and invites divine blessings for the couple. Family members chant mantras and perform a small puja (prayer ceremony). The environment is spiritual and joyful, setting the tone for the upcoming celebrations.
Mayra
Mayra is a traditional pre-wedding ceremony celebrated with joy and emotion. In this ritual, the maternal uncle (Mama) of the bride or groom visits with gifts, sweets, clothes, and blessings for the entire family. It symbolizes the love and responsibility of the maternal side of the family. The event is filled with music, traditional songs (especially 'Mayra geet'), dancing, and a festive feast. Guests can expect an emotionally rich and colorful celebration.
Aashirvachaan sandhya
Aashirvachaan Sandhya is a peaceful and devotional evening organized by the bride’s family. During this ceremony, elders and respected guests gather to offer heartfelt blessings and good wishes to the bride as she begins a new chapter of life. Traditional prayers, bhajans, and a calm spiritual atmosphere make this evening meaningful and emotional. It is a moment of love, guidance, and bonding within the bride’s family.
Day 2Sunday, June 1, 2025vallabhnagar
Starting time (approximately): 9:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Ring ceremony
The Ring Ceremony is a joyful and elegant celebration where the bride and groom exchange rings, symbolizing their official engagement and commitment to each other. This event is usually accompanied by heartfelt speeches, music, dancing, and light-hearted fun. Families and friends from both sides come together to bless the couple and celebrate their love. Expect a glamorous evening filled with emotions, style, and lots of happy memories
Baarat swagat
Baarat Swagat is a vibrant and joyful moment where the bride’s family welcomes the groom’s procession (Baarat) with music, dancing, and a grand traditional reception. As the groom arrives with his family and friends, they are greeted with garlands, tilak, and a lot of enthusiasm. This lively ritual sets the tone for the wedding celebration, blending love, laughter, and rich cultural tradition.
Phere
In this sacred Jain wedding ritual, the bride and groom take symbolic vows around the pathshala (a holy setup) instead of a fire, as per Jain traditions. Each step signifies a promise of love, trust, and mutual respect. Without the use of agni (fire), this ceremony focuses on spiritual purity, simplicity, and blessings from the elders and the divine. It reflects the peaceful and soulful essence of Jain culture.
Reception
The Reception is a grand celebration held after the wedding, where the newlywed couple is formally introduced to extended family and friends. It’s an evening filled with music, dance, delicious food, and joyful conversations. The couple is showered with blessings and good wishes as they begin their new life together. It’s a perfect blend of tradition and modern celebration, full of elegance and happiness.
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