Nilanshu & Madhuri's wedding
Day 1
Monday, February 17, 2025
Didwana
Day 2
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Didwana
About the hosts
Nilanshu & Madhuri's story
It's an Indian wedding and of course typical indian arrange marriage. Both the couple first met each other and based on their decisions, agreed to get married.
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you to experience the beautiful tradition of Indian arranged marriages. A celebration of culture, family, and love, arranged marriages in India are not just about two individuals coming together but about the joining of two families, honoring customs that have been passed down through generations.
You should join the wedding where you can feel the real indian culture of a wedding, you can feel the connection between family and you'll enjoy the wedding for sure.
Looking forward to welcoming you.
Day 1Monday, February 17, 2025Didwana
Starting time (approximately): 9:30 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Baan
The Baan ceremony involves a symbolic gesture where the families of the bride and groom participate in activities that mark the beginning of the marriage proceedings.
The Baan ceremony is a beautiful and significant ritual that helps both families come together and mark the beginning of the joyous wedding journey.
Haldi
It is a ceremony where a paste of turmeric, sandalwood and rose water is to be applied on bride and groom by the families.
During Haldi ceremony involves applying a paste made of turmeric, sandalwood, and other ingredients like rose water or milk to the bride and groom. The turmeric is believed to have purifying and beautifying properties. The paste is applied to the face, arms, and legs, and sometimes even the whole body, in preparation for the wedding.
During the Haldi Ceremony other persons play some games with music and have fun during the ceremony.
Sangeet
Sangeet is music and dancing. The families of the bride and groom come together for an evening of celebration. The ceremony often begins with family members performing traditional songs, including folk and wedding-specific songs. These songs are often passed down through generations and can include humorous or playful lyrics about the bride and groom.
The performances can be highly energetic and entertaining, with family members, friends, and sometimes even the bride and groom participating. It's common for the bride and her family to perform dances for the groom’s family and vice versa. The dances often feature Bollywood songs, traditional music, and even contemporary hits.
Day 2Tuesday, February 18, 2025Didwana
Starting time (approximately): 10:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Baraat Swagat
The baraat is the groom’s procession, which often includes his family, relatives, friends, and sometimes a band or DJ. The groom usually arrives on a horse (traditionally) or a decorated vehicle, accompanied by music, dancing, and a festive atmosphere. The groom is typically dressed in traditional attire, such as a sherwani or a wedding suit, and is often seen with a decorative turban.
As the baraat arrives at the wedding venue (usually the bride's home or the wedding hall), the bride’s family, especially the immediate relatives, gathers to greet and welcome the groom and his family. This is the beginning of the Swagat ceremony. The bride’s family is excited to welcome the groom as part of the formal ritual.
Panigrahaan Sanskar
The Panigrahaan Sanskar takes place during the main wedding ceremony, typically after the exchange of garlands (Jai Mala) or after the couple is seated at the wedding altar (Mandap). The couple is surrounded by their families, and a priest (or pandit) leads the ceremony with mantras.
The Panigrahaan moment is when the groom, standing by the bride, takes her hand in his right hand. This act symbolizes the groom's commitment to care for and protect the bride, and the bride’s acceptance of this responsibility as his partner in life.
Following the handholding, the priest recites sacred Vedic mantras, and the groom makes promises of love, respect, and commitment to the bride. The couple may take seven steps together, known as the Saptapadi, which symbolize seven vows or promises of mutual respect, loyalty, and support throughout their marriage.
Aashirwad Ceremony
the Aashirwad Samaroh is for the bride and groom to receive blessings from the elders of both families, including parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and other respected relatives. Each elder typically offers a personal blessing for the couple’s future happiness, health, success, and harmony in their married life. This is a moment of emotional significance, as it represents the transfer of good wishes and support from the older generation to the newlyweds.
Elders often give the couple symbolic gifts, such as sweets, clothing, or money, as a token of their blessings. The bride and groom will kneel or stand before the elders as they receive their blessings. The ceremony will also involve prayers or puja (rituals), in which the couple is offered fruits, flowers, or other auspicious items to ensure a prosperous married life.
At the end of Ceremony indian vegetarian food will be served to all.