The Haldi (Turmeric) ceremony is a fun and significant pre-wedding ritual in Indian weddings. Here, a paste of turmeric, sandalwood, and rosewater is applied to the bride. Haldi symbolizes the start of the wedding and this also signifies the spiritual awakening. Turmeric is believed to have cleansing and beautifying properties. It's also considered auspicious and symbolizes the start of a new life. Friends and Family come together to celebrate with lots of laughter, love and fun. Music and dance enhance the happiness here. Essentially, it's a time for the couple to be pampered, blessed, and have some lighthearted fun before their big day! This event involves Traditional Home made Indian food for lunch.

The Mehndi ceremony is a vibrant and fun-filled pre-wedding event in Indian weddings, where the bride celebrates with her family and friends. Mehndi is considered auspicious and is believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and a strong bond between the couple and their families. It's a way to adorn the bride with beautiful and intricate designs, enhancing her bridal look. The main event is the application of mehndi (henna) to the bride's hands and feet. Professional mehndi artists create elaborate designs, often covering the hands up to the elbows and the feet up to the knees. As same is applied to the guests as well. It is a lively gathering with music, dancing, and singing. It's a time for the women of both families to come together, bond, and celebrate. Delicious food and drinks are served, adding to the festive atmosphere. A photo session is also made available. The dark color of the mehndi is believed to show the depth of love between the couple. It's a fun evening.

The day begins with the prayers to God and our Ancestors. Blessings are sought with Pooja and Havan (Homa) for sacred invocation of God and to take their blessings. This ritual involves the Fire element, which purifies and cleanses the space to invoke positive energy. At the same time, all the ladies are involved in Huvilya where Arishina (Turmeric) and Kumkuma (Vermilion) are given to women around to celebrate the feminine energy. Here, Kumkuma is associated with Shakti, the divine feminine energy. Applying it is thought to enhance this energy within women. One is Spiritual Significance: The spot where kumkum is applied, the 'ajna chakra' (between the eyebrows), is considered a point of spiritual awakening and focus. Applying kumkum here is believed to have positive effects on concentration and intuition. Another is Social Customs. Bride takes blessings from all the elderly women. This event starts from 9 am and will end at 12.30 or 1 pm.

Now it's welcome of Groom and his family. Vara (means Groom) Pooje means (Worship). This is authentic Karnataka Wedding event.Here Nadaswara, a unique music is played by Special Musicians. The Groom, who is willing to take care of our Bride for the rest of the life is welcomed warmly with the rituals. Here, Bride's family offers a small gift and new cloths which Groom has to wear. In the same way Groom's family also provides the same where she has to wear new cloths. This is a fun event to create more bond between both the family and friends. This event starts by 3.30 to 4 pm and expected to end by 5pm

Indian Reception is a joyous and colorful night wear all the family and friends gather together to celebrate and congratulate the couple. Here, the marriage hall is decorated and food is served in a Buffet system that everyone can enjoy. A light music with a pre-wedding video is released on screen. This is a big party where couples are made to stand on stage and friends and family congratulate them. The Indian wedding reception is a feast of joy, laughter, pieces of music, and delicious food. This event is expected to start by 7.30 pm and can last up to 10 pm.

Gowri Puja is a significant pre-wedding ritual in Karnataka weddings, dedicated to Goddess Gowri (Parvati), the wife of Lord Shiva. The bride performs this pooja seeking Goddess Gowri's blessings for a blissful and long-lasting married life. It's a prayer for a strong bond with her husband and a prosperous future. Because Gowri is Shakthi an ultimate feminine energy. It is believed that performing this pooja with devotion can fulfill the bride's wishes and ensure a successful marriage. What Happens: An idol or image of Goddess Gowri is placed, along with a silver plate (Mangala Gowri plate) and other pooja items. The bride, guided by her mother or an elderly woman of the family, performs the puja. She offers prayers, flowers, and other traditional items to the goddess. This pooja is a symbolic gesture of the bride seeking blessings and guidance from Goddess Gauri as she embarks on her new journey as a wife.

Kashi Yatre is a fascinating & symbolic pre-wedding ritual in Karnataka weddings, particularly in our Brahmin communities. It involves the groom symbolically renouncing worldly pleasures and embarking on a "journey" to Kashi (Varanasi), a holy city, before being persuaded to return and accept the responsibilities of married life. After the ritualistic bath the groom, dressed in simple attire with a walking stick, umbrella, and a bundle of belongings, announces his intention to renounce worldly life & go on a pilgrimage to Kashi. As the groom is about to leave, he is stopped by the bride's father who tries to convince the groom to reconsider his decision. The bride's father extols the virtues of married life, emphasizing the joys & responsibilities of family and companionship. He highlights the qualities of the bride & assures the groom of a happy and fulfilling married life. The groom, after some playful resistance, is eventually persuaded to abandon his "journey" and accept the bride.

Mangalya Dharane, is the most important ritual in a Karnataka wedding. It is the moment when the groom ties the Mangalsutra, a sacred thread, around the bride's neck, symbolizing their union & commitment to each other. Mangalsutra is a symbol of the bride's marital status & is worn by her throughout her married life. It represents the bond between the couple & is believed to protect their marriage. The thread is believed to have divine powers that protect the bride & ensure the longevity of the marriage. The tying of the Mangalsutra signifies the union of two souls and their commitment to stay together through thick and thin. The groom, facing the bride, ties the Mangalsutra around her neck while chanting mantras. This is usually done at an auspicious time determined by the priests. This is a yellow thread smeared with turmeric and tied with 3 knots, symbolizing 3 aspects of the bride's life her past, present, & future. With completion of this ritual guests can go for traditional food.

Sapthapadi and Homa are two significant rituals after MangalyaDharane Sapthapadi, also known as "seven steps," is a crucial ceremony where the bride and groom take seven steps together around the sacred fire (Homa). With each step, they make specific vows & promises to each other, signifying their commitment to a lifelong journey of togetherness.Each step represents a different aspect of married life. Homa is a sacred fire ritual performed during the wedding ceremony. Offerings are made to the fire god (Agni) while chanting mantras and offering prayers for the couple's happiness and prosperity. The fire is considered a purifier, and the Homa is believed to invoke divine blessings for the couple's future. Both Sapthapadi & Homa emphasize the couple's commitment to each other and their journey together. After this Havan, both Bride and Groom are made to eat food from one Banana Leaf called Bhoomada Oota, which signifies Unity. The traditional Indian Brahmin Food is served to everyone

After the wedding ceremony is complete, the bride's departure from her home and entry into the groom's home are marked by a series of emotional and traditional rituals. This is called Viddaya (Farewell) a poignant moment where the bride bids farewell to her family, expressing gratitude & seeking their blessings as she embarks on a new chapter of her life. It's a bittersweet occasion, filled with tears and emotions as the bride leaves her childhood home to join her husband's family. Griha Pravesh (Home Entry) Upon arrival at the groom's home, the bride is warmly welcomed by her mother-in-law. A traditional aarti is performed to ward off any evil spirits and welcome her into the family. These rituals symbolize the bride's transition from her parental home to her marital home, signifying her acceptance into the groom's family. These moments foster emotional bonding between the bride and her new family, marking the beginning of a new relationship. This ritual completes the whole wedding.