Indrajeet & Pooja's wedding
Day 1
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Varanasi
Day 2
Friday, February 13, 2026
Varanasi
Day 3
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Varanasi
About the hosts
Indrajeet & Pooja's story
From Classmates to Forever!
We’ve known each other since our school days, our love story began with shared notes, innocent gossip, and teenage dreams. We studied together till college, and though life separate us as we went for study, our bond remained strong. Ten years of long-distance tested us in every possible way, but love, patience, and belief kept us going. When we decided to marry, we faced many challenges—coming from different castes, our traditional families opposed us. But we didn’t give up. After 2–3 years of patience, effort, and unwavering love, we gained their blessings.
This wedding isn’t just a ceremony—it’s a celebration of resilience and togetherness. As an NRI living in the USA , I understand how Indian weddings can enchant foreigners- with their vibrant colors and soulful rituals. That’s why we warmly invite you to witness our union, soak in vibrant traditions, dance to desi beats, and enjoy the chaos, colors, and charm of a true Indian wedding!
Indrajeet & Pooja
Day 1Thursday, February 12, 2026Varanasi
Starting time (approximately): 2:00 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Tilaak Ceremony
The Tilak Ceremony is a significant pre-wedding ritual in Bihari weddings, symbolizing the formal acceptance of the groom by the bride’s family. It’s a warm and respectful gesture — much like a traditional engagement — but deeply rooted in cultural customs and familial bonding.
Key events:
-The bride’s family visit the groom’s home, bringing gifts, sweets, clothes, and traditional items.
- The groom is honored with a tilak (a mark made on his forehead with sandalwood paste or kumkum), symbolizing blessing and welcome into the bride’s family.
-It is often followed by a small celebration with food, laughter, and a sense of new bonds forming between the two families.
Day 2Friday, February 13, 2026Varanasi
Starting time (approximately): 12:00 PM (noon)
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Haldi
The Haldi Ceremony is one of the most joyful and meaningful rituals in an Indian wedding — especially in Bihari culture.
The Ritual:
-A paste made from haldi (turmeric), sandalwood, mustard oil, and sometimes rose water or curd is prepared.
-This paste is applied to the bride and groom’s face, hands, and feet by family members and close friends — usually with a lot of playful teasing and laughter.
-The ritual is considered auspicious — turmeric is believed to purify, protect, and bring a natural glow to the skin before the big day.
-The ceremony takes place at both the bride’s and groom’s homes (often separately) and is filled with folk songs, dholak beats, dancing, and colorful outfits.
Day 3Saturday, February 14, 2026Varanasi
Starting time (approximately): 8:00 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Jaimaal Ceremony (Garland Exchange Ritual)
The Jaimala Ceremony is a beautiful and symbolic moment in an Indian wedding — where the bride and groom exchange flower garlands, publicly accepting each other as partners for life.
The Ritual:
-After the groom arrives with the Baraat (wedding procession), and all initial welcomes are done, the bride makes her grand entrance.
-In front of family and guests, the bride and groom place fresh flower garlands around each other’s necks — usually on a decorated stage (mandap or Vedi).
-The act is often accompanied by cheers, music, flower showers, and sometimes playful moments as the groom is lifted to make it harder for the bride to reach — a fun tradition in many weddings!
The Wedding Ceremony (Vivah Sanskar)
The wedding ceremony is the heart of an Indian marriage — a sacred union not just of two individuals, but of two families and souls. In Bihari and many Hindu traditions, it’s conducted with Vedic rituals, mantras, and symbolic customs that date back thousands of years.
The Ritual:
-The ceremony takes place under a Mandap (decorated canopy), in the presence of a priest (Pandit), family, and close friends.
-The bride and groom perform rituals around the sacred fire (Agni), which is considered a divine witness to their vows.
-The most important moment is the Saptapadi (Seven Sacred Steps) — where the couple takes seven rounds around the fire, each step symbolizing a vow — of love, loyalty, respect, and lifelong companionship.
-The groom then ties the Mangalsutra (sacred necklace) around the bride’s neck and applies Sindoor (vermillion) in her hair parting — marking her as his life partner.
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