Omkar & Yashashri's wedding
Day 1
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Thane
About the hosts
Omkar & Yashashri's story
Namaste! We’re Yashashri and Omkar—two souls brought together through tradition, bound by love. Our journey began in a traditional matrimonial setting, with families meeting in hopes of a spark. That spark soon grew into a deep connection and blossomed into a love that felt like home. Starting as friends, we discovered each other's worlds, finding comfort, laughter, and shared dreams.
Rooted in Maharashtrian culture, our wedding will be a celebration of vibrant rituals, music, and tradition. This isn’t just a wedding but an invitation to experience the beauty of Indian heritage and the universal language of love. Come join us, and be part of a story woven with warmth, joy, and togetherness.
Day 1Sunday, March 2, 2025Thane
Starting time (approximately): 8:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Gauri Haar Pujan
Gauri Haar Pujan is a traditional ceremony held typically before the wedding, where the bride seeks blessings from Goddess Gauri, revered for her grace and auspiciousness. This ritual includes offerings such as flowers, fruits, and sweets, expressing devotion and seeking divine favour. The bride dons a Gauri Haar, a beautiful necklace symbolizing the goddess's blessings for her upcoming marriage. This puja is meant to invoke good fortune for the couple as they embark on a joyful marital journey.
Varmaala/ Antarpat Vidhi
Varmaala, also known as Jaimala, is a vibrant moment during the wedding where the bride and groom exchange floral garlands. This exchange symbolizes their mutual acceptance and commitment to each other. The couple, surrounded by loved ones, often encounters playful attempts from family to delay the garland exchange, adding a lighthearted touch to the ceremony. This meaningful ritual reinforces the bonds between the two families and marks the joyous beginning of the couple’s shared life, filled with love and unity.
Kanyadaan and Kanpili
Kanyadaan is a deeply meaningful ritual where the bride's father bestows his daughter to the groom, symbolizing trust and the emotional transition from her family to her new life. As part of this sacred ceremony, he pours holy water over their joined hands, accompanied by heartfelt prayers and blessings for their future together. This moment is filled with love and sentiment, capturing the essence of familial bonds.
Following Kanyadaan, a special surprise awaits the couple and their guests—an enchanting ritual known as Kanpili, which adds a layer of mystery and engagement to the wedding. This delightful ceremony symbolizes the couple’s interconnectedness and mutual promises. Guests will be captivated by the unfolding moments, as the true significance of Kanpilli is revealed playfully and unexpectedly, enhancing the joy of this auspicious occasion.
Saptapadi
Saptapadi, or the "seven steps," is a vital part of Hindu marriage ceremonies, where the couple takes seven steps together, each step representing a specific vow focused on their shared life. Walking hand in hand around the sacred fire (Agni), they affirm commitments like love, loyalty, and the promise to support one another. This ritual is essential in reinforcing their bond, emphasizing their roles as partners in life. Each step signifies both the responsibilities they undertake and their commitment to nurture each other's dreams and aspirations as they begin their journey together.
Lajja Hom
Lajja Hom is a significant Hindu wedding ritual where puffed rice is offered to a sacred fire. This ceremony symbolizes the couple's willingness to sacrifice worldly possessions for divine blessings and invokes Agni, the Fire God, to witness their union.
During the ritual, the bride's brother fills her cupped hands with parched rice, and the groom adds a drop of ghee. Guests will enjoy the sacred atmosphere as the groom recites mantras and eventually tosses the rice into the fire as an offering.
A special surprise awaits the guests as the bride prays silently for her groom's well-being and prosperity. As the ritual progresses, the groom performs a meaningful gesture that signifies their partnership and commitment to each other, adding a unique and emotional moment to the ceremony. Laaja Homam typically occurs towards the end of the wedding, enhancing the ceremony's richness while keeping guests intrigued.