Photographs from the Days Preceeding the Wedding

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The ceremonies and rituals preceeding our wedding took place with traditions from the Marwari, Haryanvi, and Maharastrin cultures. Here are some pictures from those events.

Rokna (6 images) The confirmation of the marriage alliance among the two families.

Kelvan (4 images) The bride's symbolic last meal as a maiden in her parental home.

Lagna Lekhan (4 images) The writing of the Hindu marriage license. This is the official start of the wedding festivities.

Lagna Vachan (3 images) The two families meet and the groom's family is given the lagna patra.

Mehendi (8 images) The bride and close family and friends get their hands painted with intricate henna designs.

Bhaat (5 images) The maternal uncle (or his son) of the bride brings gifts for the wedding.

Sangeet (13 images) An intimate gathering of close family and friends to celebrate the wedding with traditional songs and dances.

Welcome Dinner (3 images)

Shashank's Batnaa (6 images) A symbolic beautifying of the groom where a paste of tumeric and flour is rubbed on his face, hands and legs.

Shweta's Thail/Baan (9 images) Similar to the batnaa ceremony, but for the bride.

Korath (5 images) The official invitation to the groom's side to come to the wedding venue. Along with the invitation comes substenace (food) for the journey.

Many thanks to: Asha Mamiji, Sanjay Bhaiya, Vinay Bhaiya, Somnath Jijaji, Michael, Diane, Chris, and Ana for these wonderful photographs. Thank you for not only being there, but for also taking pictures.