Arun Balaji & Amirtha's wedding
Day 1
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Thanjavur
Day 2
Monday, July 7, 2025
Thanjavur
About the hosts
Arun Balaji & Amirtha's story
Some love stories are written by fate—ours was one of them. We were long-distance relatives who became best friends for two years before realizing our bond had turned into love. For the next three years, we cherished our relationship, never revealing it to our families. Then, in the most magical twist, our parents, completely unaware of our love, initiated our wedding alliance. What we had silently wished for, destiny made happen effortlessly. Now, we are happily getting married—what seems like an arranged marriage to our families is, in reality, a love story that was always meant to be.
Day 1Sunday, July 6, 2025Thanjavur
Starting time (approximately): 7:00 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Engagement and Reception
A **Tamil wedding** is a rich and vibrant celebration filled with age-old traditions. It begins with **Panda Kaal Muhurtham**, seeking blessings for a smooth ceremony. The **Nichayathartham** (engagement) formalizes the alliance, followed by **Mangalasnanam**, a sacred bath. A playful **Kashi Yatra** sees the groom pretend to renounce worldly life before being stopped by the bride’s father.
Day 2Monday, July 7, 2025Thanjavur
Starting time (approximately): 4:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Muhurtham / Wedding
The main wedding (**Muhurtham**) features the groom tying the **Thaali** around the bride’s neck, sealing their bond. They take seven sacred steps (**Sapthapadi**) together, promising lifelong unity. The wedding concludes with a grand **reception**, filled with joy, music, and festivity.