Nikhil & Akansha's wedding

Day 1
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Virar
About the hosts
Nikhil & Akansha's story
Hello there, This is Nikhil & Akansha, We are getting married! We both Akansha & I work in the IT industry. Our journey together began through an arranged marriage setup, which is a common practice here in India. We created our wedding profiles on a matrimonial website, & after connecting, we quickly fell in love. It’s been an incredible experience getting to know each other, & we are excited to take this next step together. We invite you to join us for our traditional Marathi wedding. Our ceremony will honor the rich rituals of Maharashtra, and we can’t wait for you to witness the beauty of Indian culture and tradition. We’ll celebrate with a delicious lunch featuring a variety of authentic Indian dishes that we know you’ll love! Your presence would mean so much to us as we celebrate this special day. We look forward to sharing this joyous occasion with all of you! With love, Nikhil & Akansha
Day 1Sunday, April 20, 2025Virar
Starting time (approximately): 9:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Wedding and Lunch and Reception
Maharashtrian weddings are a vibrant blend of rituals & celebrations! Dwar Puja: Upon arrival at the venue the bride's family welcomes the groom with aarti & tilak. This moment is filled with warmth & joy. Gaurihar Puja: The bride performs this puja to seek blessings for a happy married life. Mangalashtak & Antarpat: During this ritual a silk shawl is hung between the couple creating a moment of anticipation. Once the shawl is removed they exchange garlands, marking their union. Kanyadaan: An emotional moment where the bride's father gives her hand to the groom, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility. This is often accompanied by heartfelt blessings. Saptapadi: The couple takes seven vows around the sacred fire, each step representing a promise to support & love each other. This is a significant bonding experience. Vidaai Ceremony: A poignant farewell where bride leaves her family to start a new life with her husband. This emotional moment is often filled with tears & blessings.