Subhasish & Bidisha's wedding
Day 1
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Bankura
Day 2
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Bankura
About the hosts
Subhasish & Bidisha's story
In a quiet corner of time, two souls brushed past—
no words, no glances, just parallel lines in a school corridor.
But fate, ever the patient storyteller, waited.
Waited until curiosity met calm,
until the girl with a thousand questions
found rhythm in the boy who listens to the wind.
Bidisha, with ink-stained fingers and a mind hungry for the “why,”
writes her way through the world,
while Subhasish drifts through forests of thought,
finding patterns in chaos and poetry in silence.
Once just classmates, now co-authors of a tale
filled with underlined books, philosophical musings,
mountain dreams, and shared slices of pizza.
Together, they’ve observed the world like a living novel—
its quirks, its cultures, its quiet truths—
and now, they turn the page
to a chapter called forever.
So mark your calendars,
for on July 5th, in the heart of Bankura,
Subhasish and Bidisha are tying the most beautiful knot—
in prose, in nature, in love.
Day 1Saturday, July 5, 2025Bankura
Starting time (approximately): 10:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Gaye Holud
In a Bengali wedding, the Haldi ceremony, or Gaye Holud, is a radiant ritual where turmeric becomes a sacred blessing. The bride, dressed in yellow, is adorned with a golden paste of turmeric, sandalwood, and mustard oil by her loved ones. This act purifies, protects, and prepares her for the sacred union ahead. The air is filled with laughter, the beat of the dhak, and the fragrance of marigolds and rosewater. Banana leaves, sweets like Rosogolla, and playful smears of turmeric on the groom turn the event into a joyful, colorful celebration of love, family, and tradition. It’s not just a ritual; it’s a living poem of heritage.
Biyebari
In a Bengali wedding, the marriage ceremony is a sacred symphony of rituals, poetry, and devotion. The bride, draped in red and gold, arrives with eyes lowered, like a goddess descending to earth. The groom awaits under the chandnatola, a floral canopy, as sacred mantras echo through the air. The bride is lifted on a wooden seat and circles the groom seven times—Saat Paak—hiding her face behind betel leaves. Then comes the Shubho Drishti, their first gaze, a moment electric with emotion. Fire is lit, vows are whispered, and hands are tied in the Sampradan, uniting two souls in divine harmony. It’s not just a wedding—it’s a celestial play of love, tradition, and eternity.
Day 2Sunday, July 6, 2025Bankura
Starting time (approximately): 8:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Basi Biye
In a Bengali wedding, Bashi Biye—the "wedding of the morn"—is a tender ritual held the day after the main ceremony, steeped in intimacy and quiet grace. As dawn breaks, the newlyweds sit side by side before the sacred fire once more, now not as strangers bound by vows, but as partners in spirit. The bride, still glowing in her bridal red, and the groom, serene in traditional attire, exchange sweet glances and silent promises. Offerings are made, mantras are softly chanted, and the bond is reaffirmed in the gentle hush of a new day. It is a ritual of renewal, of beginning again—this time, together.
Preetibhoj
In a Bengali wedding, the Preetibhoj—the grand wedding feast—is a celebration of togetherness through taste and tradition. Held after the rituals, it is where hearts are fed as generously as plates. Long banana leaves or gleaming plates are laid out, and guests are welcomed with warmth and fragrance. The air is rich with the aroma of ghee, spices, and sweets—shorshe ilish, chhanar dalna, basanti pulao, and the ever-loved rosogolla and mishti doi.
It’s more than a meal—it’s a gesture of gratitude, a festival of flavors, and a final flourish of joy. Laughter rings out, stories are shared, and every bite carries the essence of Bengali hospitality: soulful, abundant, and unforgettable.