Our Wedding

On Monday, 19th April, 2010 at 10.00 a.m.
Followed by Lunch

Venue
Shri Katchhi Lohar Wadi
15, Laxminarayan Lane,
Near Matunga Rly. Stn. (CR),
Mumbai - 400019.
Tel : 22406678

“NO PRESENTS OR FLOWERS PLEASE”

The Hindu wedding ceremony has a number of rituals and customs, each symbolic of beautiful and noble sentiments. South Indian wedding traditions and ceremonies are no exception. The ceremony starts with a Puja (worship with a prayer). It is followed by a presentation of a dhoti, and a saree to the espousing couple. This is performed to propitiate the 9 astral planets that rule over human destiny. The marriage ceremonies start with the Vratham performed separately by the bride and the groom. For the bride, it means the tying of the holy thread on her wrist that is meant to keep away all evil spirits. From there on, the groom prepares himself for a new chapter in his life as a householder or Grihasta.

The bride's father and the bridegroom's father facing each other, formalize the final betrothal ceremony, as the Vedic priest chants the appropriate hymns in which the names of the bride, the bridegroom, as well as the names of their ancestors, are cited in presence of all the friends, relatives, and guests. The bride and the groom exchange flower garlands with each other thrice for a perfect union. Here the exchange of garlands symbolizes their union. It is also symbolic of acceptance of each other by exchanging the very fragrance of the other.

Then comes the Mangalsutra ceremony (Mangalsutra - is an Indian symbol of Hindu marriage, consisting of a gold ornament strung from a yellow thread or a gold chain). Three knots are tied by the bridegroom to make the bride a part of his family. The groom holds the hand of the bride. Holding the bride's hand, the bridegroom walks seven steps with her. This is the most important part of the marriage ceremony, and only when they walk seven steps together is the marriage complete. The belief is that when one walks seven steps with another, one becomes the other's friend.

Links: What is Sapthapadi?  | South Indian Wedding

On Monday, 19th April, 2010
Timings : 6.00 P.M.-8.00 P.M. followed by Dinner
Venue
Shri Katchhi Lohar Wadi,
15, Laxminarayan Lane,
Near Matunga Rly. Stn. (CR),
Mumbai - 400019. Tel : 22406678

“NO PRESENTS OR FLOWERS PLEASE”

Wedding reception party is virtually the first public appearance of the couple together, after wedding where they receive the blessing from the society and relatives. It is just an extension of the wedding day and is characterized by magnificence. While the Decor of the place makes it looks mesmerizing and majestic, lavish cuisine and excellent dishes spice up the entire ambience of the reception party place. Much to the surprise and unlike all the other ceremonies, the wedding reception party in Hindu custom does not encompass of any customs and rituals.