ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः
With the blessings of our ancestors, we joyfully announce
Priya
&
⚡Arjun
15th March, 2026
•Panchami, Phalguna Shukla
Umaid Bhawan Palace Gardens, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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The Sacred Tradition
Hindu Vivah
विवाह संस्कार
Among the sixteen Samskaras — life's sacred rites of passage — the Hindu wedding stands as the most elaborate and joyful. It is not merely a contract between two people. It is a covenant between two families, witnessed by fire, water, earth, wind, and sky.
Sacred Duty
Marriage as righteous partnership — two souls upholding their duties to family, community, and the cosmos together.
Purposeful Life
Building a household with intention — prosperity earned through honest work, shared and offered back to the world.
Joyful Love
The celebration of human love — not denied but honored as divine, for the gods themselves celebrate in joy.
The Heart of the Ceremony
Saptapadi
सप्तपदी — सात फेरे
Seven steps. Seven vows. Seven times around the sacred fire, Agni — the eternal witness who neither forgets nor forgives. With each step, Priya and Arjun bind a promise to the cosmos.
The Vedic tradition holds that after the seventh step together, two souls become inseparable — not just in this life, but across seven lifetimes.
Step 1 — Nourishment
May we always provide food and sustenance for each other and our family.
Step 2 — Strength
May we grow in strength and face life's challenges together, never alone.
Step 3 — Prosperity
May we cultivate wealth through righteous means and share it generously.
Step 4 — Happiness
May we bring joy to each other and walk always toward the light.
Step 5 — Children
May we be blessed with children and nurture the next generation with love.
Step 6 — Seasons
May we remain together through all seasons — summer storms and winter calm.
Step 7 — Friendship
Above all — may we be true friends, companions for all of time.
The Sacred Programme
Five Days of Ceremony
Each ceremony is a chapter in a story older than memory. Come for one, come for all — every moment you witness becomes part of the tale.
As the sun dips below the Thar Desert horizon, the women of both families gather. Skilled artists from Jodhpur draw the stories of Priya and Arjun's life together into her palms and feet. The deeper the color, the deeper the love — so the saying goes.
What to expect
- ◆Traditional Rajasthani henna artists
- ◆Folk songs — Ghoomar and Rajasthani geet
- ◆Dress: Bright colors welcome — no white or black
- ◆Light refreshments and chai served
Both families perform for each other — songs composed, dances rehearsed, stories told through movement and melody. The Sangeet is where the two families truly meet and the joy of union is celebrated with abandon.
What to expect
- ◆Family performances from both sides
- ◆Live dhol, shehnai, and harmonium
- ◆Dress: Festive — lehnga, sherwani, or your finest
- ◆Dinner: Traditional Rajasthani thali
Turmeric — sacred, purifying, golden. Family members anoint Priya and Arjun with a paste of haldi, sandalwood, and rose water. It cleanses the body, brightens the skin, and marks the final hours of their separate lives.
What to expect
- ◆Intimate family ceremony
- ◆Wear clothes you don't mind staining yellow
- ◆Chanting of Vedic shlokas
- ◆Prasad and blessings from elders
Arjun arrives on a white horse, surrounded by his family dancing to the dhol. The procession winds through the palace gardens as fireworks color the Jodhpur sky. Priya's family awaits at the mandap gate for the Milni — the formal meeting of families.
What to expect
- ◆Horse procession through garden gates
- ◆Live dhol and brass band
- ◆Milni ceremony: exchange of garlands
- ◆Dress: Your finest traditional attire
The sacred fire is lit. The priest chants mantras that have been spoken at weddings for three thousand years. Seven steps, seven vows, and the tying of the sacred knot — the Mangalsutra. When the ceremony ends, Priya and Arjun are one.
What to expect
- ◆Vedic ceremony under open sky
- ◆Saptapadi: Seven sacred vows
- ◆Sindoor and Mangalsutra ceremony
- ◆Vidaai: Bride's farewell to her family
The Gathering
Come, Stay, Celebrate
The wedding feast is as sacred as the ceremony. Food offered with love, music played with joy, and the warmth of two families becoming one.
Venue
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Circuit House Rd, Cantt Area, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342006
The Feast
भोजन — Bhojan
A traditional Rajasthani sattvic thali — food prepared in the spirit of purity and celebration. No onion or garlic in the main ceremony meal.
- ◆Dal Baati Churma — baked wheat balls with lentils
- ◆Gatte ki Sabzi — gram flour dumplings
- ◆Ker Sangri — desert beans and berries
- ◆Malpua — sweet pancakes with rabri
- ◆Full vegan and Jain options available
The Music
संगीत — Sangeet
Live Rajasthani folk music throughout. The Langas and Manganiyars — hereditary musicians of the desert — will perform through the night.
- ◆Shehnai — the auspicious reed instrument
- ◆Dhol — the heartbeat of Rajasthan
- ◆Sarangi — bowed string folk melodies
- ◆Ghoomar folk dance performances
- ◆Maand — classical desert ballads
Dress Guidance
पोशाक — Poshak
Dress as if you are attending a royal celebration — because you are. Traditional wear is warmly welcomed and deeply appreciated.
- ◆Women: Lehenga, saree, or salwar in bright colors
- ◆Men: Sherwani, kurta-pyjama, or dhoti-kurta
- ◆Colors of celebration: saffron, turquoise, gold, rose, ivory
- ◆Please avoid white (mourning) and black
- ◆Western formals warmly welcomed too
The Setting
Your Presence
Come and Be Witness
Please let us know by 1st February 2026 so we may prepare your place at the feast.