Rangan & Meena Srikanth's wedding
Day 1
Friday, December 11, 2026
Bengaluru
India
Day 2
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Bengaluru
India
Day 3
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Bengaluru
India
About the hosts
Rangan & Meena Srikanth's story
Ours was an arranged marriage, brought together by our parents. But the plot twist? Love grew on us between adventures, endless conversations and a fair share of fights ❤️
I’m Meena, an Aerospace Engineer with a Master’s and an MBA from IIM Trichy. After five years in corporate life, I revived my great-grandfather’s coffee legacy through Sastry’s & Brew.Co under The Brahmi Heritage. I’m also a proud woman off-roader, competing across India and chasing adventures beyond the ordinary.
Rangan is a tech wizard with 13 years of coding experience who cracks problems without AI 😉 He’s also a wildlife photographer with 46K+ followers, a Hayabusa & Royal Enfield enthusiast, and a farmer at heart. His only bug? Talking endlessly about everything 🥲
We’re different personalities united by adventure, travel, nature and a love that grew despite our differences.
Now, our biggest expedition begins: MARRIAGE
Come celebrate with us. Expect love, laughter, happy chaos and memories worth keeping ♥️
Day 1Friday, December 11, 2026Bengaluru
Starting time (approximately): 9:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Devara Samaradhane
Devara Samardhane (worship of the family deities) is a sacred pre-wedding ritual in our Smartha Kannada Brahmin tradition, seeking divine blessings for the couple and their families.
We begin with Chappara Avahane (ceremonial invocation of deities), welcoming the gods and goddesses through puja (worship) and prayers for an auspicious wedding.
A special tradition is preparing turmeric the ancestral way using an Oralu Kallu (traditional stone mortar and pestle), keeping our heritage alive.
We honour at least 30 Muttaide women (married women whose husbands are living), revering them as forms of Goddess Parvati. We wash their feet and seek their blessings. Young girls are worshipped as manifestations of Goddess Durga, and we receive their blessings too.
Our family comes together for these rituals, celebrating faith, gratitude and togetherness as we seek divine blessings for the beautiful new chapter ahead.
Day 2Saturday, December 12, 2026Bengaluru
Starting time (approximately): 6:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Haldi
Our Haldi ceremony is a joyful celebration of love, blessings and new beginnings.
Two large brass Urlis (traditional vessels) will be placed for the bride and groom to sit in as our families begin the ritual with turmeric, sandalwood paste and Multani Mitti (Fuller’s earth).
Our loved ones will lovingly apply the paste to our cheeks, followed by Kumkum (sacred red vermilion powder), blessing us with prosperity, happiness and a beautiful married life.
Breakfast in between
We will then receive a ceremonial bath with sandalwood-infused water, with everyone pouring water over us as a gesture of love and blessings. Flowers will shower over us, making the occasion even more special.
More than a beauty ritual, Haldi is our family’s way of surrounding us with affection, laughter and good wishes as we prepare to begin our journey together as husband and wife 💛
Mahendi
Our Mehendi celebration begins at 10 AM, right after the Haldi ceremony, and continues until 4 PM.
The women and girls in our family will adorn their hands with beautiful Mehendi (henna) designs while music fills the air. Expect endless laughter, cheerful conversations, family bonding and a warm, festive atmosphere.
As the women enjoy their Mehendi, the men will lovingly feed their wives and children, making it a sweet celebration of care and togetherness.
And of course, my favourite moment will be Rangan feeding me while I get my Mehendi done! ❤️
Lunch during Mahendi
It’s an afternoon of traditions, music, love and little moments that make our wedding special — a beautiful gathering of our families before the grand celebrations ahead.
Sangeeth
The celebrations continue at 6 PM with our Sangeet — an evening of music, dance, laughter and a little surprise! 🎶❤️
Our emcee will take charge of the evening with fun questions for the bride and groom, playful moments and unexpected surprises. The best part? The groom has absolutely no idea what’s coming! 😉
Get ready for a musical bash featuring a lively mix of Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi songs, with plenty of dancing, cheering and unforgettable memories.
The celebrations continue until 9 PM, followed by dinner.
Come ready to dance, sing along, laugh with us and make this a night to remember💃🕺
Day 3Sunday, December 13, 2026Bengaluru
Starting time (approximately): 6:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Muhurtham
Our wedding begins at 2 AM with Homas (sacred fire rituals) at the groom’s side while I perform Gowri Pooje (prayers to Goddess Gowri for a blessed married life) at 4 AM, following my mother’s tradition.
The groom arrives for Kashi Yatra (a playful ritual where he pretends to leave for a spiritual journey instead of marrying). My brother convinces him to marry me and my parents wash his feet and welcome him into our family.
Our Muhurtham is from 7:30–8:30 AM. We exchange Jeera Bella (cumin and jaggery paste symbolising unity) on each other’s heads, followed by Kanyadana (giving the bride’s hand in marriage).
Next comes the Iyengar Unjal (swing ceremony), Nagavalli (marriage blessing ritual), Thaali (sacred marriage thread) tying and Laja Homa (puffed rice offered into the sacred fire).
Breakfast begins at 8 AM and lunch at 12:30 PM. Our families traditionally wait until the Homas are completed before eating, followed by the Send-off as I leave for my husband’s home.
