We invite you to witness the holy matrimony of Aparna & Pranav
Day – 1
Date – January 26 th Friday , 2024
Event 1 – Guest Arrival & Lunch
Time – 12:00 PM
Venue – Chomu Palace & Samode Bagh
Event 2 – Cocktail Party & Mehandi
Time – 5:30 PM
Venue – Chomu Palace
Dress influence : Colorful Indian Formal
Mehandi is a timeless pre-wedding Indian tradition. This age-old ritual involves the application of intricate Henna designs on the bride & groom hands and feet. It is a festive occasion marked by music and dance,creating an atmosphere of anticipation and joy in preparation for the wedding ceremony.
Day – 2
Date – January 27 th Saturday, 2024
Event 1 – Viradham / Jata-namakarma and Pandakkal
Time – 8:30 AM
Venue – Chomu Palace
This event is comprised of the Viradham, also known as “Vratham,” which is a religious vow or observance in the South and the Seemant or Simant Pooja. During these events both families will perform ceremonies to invoke the blessings of their respective family’s ancestors and deities, and welcome each other’s families to the ceremonies.
Event 2 – Discourse by Sri Dushyant Sridhar on The topic Sita Kalyanam ( Wedding of Lord Rama to Goddess Sita)
Time – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Venue – Chomu Palace
Dushyant Sridhar is a renowned Indian speaker, scholar, and storyteller known for his expertise in Indian mythology, culture, and spirituality. He has given numerous lectures and talks on various aspects of Hinduism, mythology, and the Bhagavad Gita. Alongside this narration of Sita Kalyanam, he will explain the importance and relevance of Hindu rituals during this discourse. His work has garnered a significant following, especially among those interested in Indian philosophy and spirituality as he explains complex philosophical and spiritual concepts in a simple, riveting, and relatable manner.
Event 3 – Haldi
Time – 12:00 PM
Venue – Chomu Palace
Dress influence : Traditional wear of vibrant shades of yellow & orange
The Haldi ceremony is a cherished pre-wedding tradition that adds color, vibrancy, and cultural significance to Indian weddings. It symbolizes the love and blessings bestowed upon the bride and groom by their families and marks the beginning of their journey into married life.
Family members and close friends take turns applying the Haldi paste to the bride’s and groom’s face, neck, hands, and feet. The application of Haldi is believed to cleanse and beautify the skin while symbolizing blessings for auspiciousness.
Event 4- Janavassm/Baarat – Sangeet
Time – 5:30 PM
Venue – Samode Bagh
Dress influence : Indian Traditional Attire
Meet by pool side for cocktails and Safa (Headgear) .
Janavasam : Janavasam, also known as Mappillai (Groom) Azhaippu (invite), is a lively parade, where the groom is taken on a vibrant procession that culminates at the wedding venue.
Sangeet : The Sangeet ceremony typically begins with musical, instrumental or dance performances. Family members, friends, professional musicians or dancers entertain the guests with a fun mixture of traditional songs, folk songs, and Bollywood music.
Day – 3
Date – 28 th January Sunday , 2024
Event 1 –“The Wedding”
Time – 8.00 AM
Venue – Chomu Palace
Dress influence : Traditional South Indian Attire
Event – 2 –The Reception
Time – 6:30 PM
Venue – Chomu Palace
Dress influence : Indian Formal or Black Tie