To our dearest Parents, Family and Friends, We are delighted that you ...
SUNIL AND ANISHA SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST 2010 AT 10.30AM NOVOTEL LONDON WEST | HAMMERSMITH
To our dearest Parents, Family and Friends, We are delighted that you are able to be with us on our special day. We consider ourselves lucky to be sharing today with all the people who have played a part in shaping our lives - You’ve helped us grow as individuals and to flourish as a couple. Thank you for your good wishes and blessings as we begin our new life together. We’d like you to know how much it means to us to have our favourite people close to us today. With Gratitude and Love,
About the HINDU WEDDING Welcoming the Groom - Pokhan Vidhi Sunil, accompanied by his friends and family are welcomed by members of Anisha’s family and led to the Mandap (4-pillar canopy). At the start of the aisle Sunil is greeted by Anisha’s mother with red powder and rice with which she marks a dot on his forehead inviting him to the wedding and to the family.
Ganesh Puja To begin the ceremony, Anisha’s parents and Sunil pray to Lord Ganesh and ask for his blessings.
Arrival of the Bride Anisha’s mama (mother’s brother) and brother escort her to the Mandap. An antarpat, a traditional embroidered white cloth is held in front of Sunil so that he cannot see Anisha as she arrives to the Mandap. This is followed by the exchange of floral garlands ceremony.
Madhupark - Anisha’s parents show respect Anisha’s parents wash Sunil’s feet to show their respect.
Kanya Daan - Giving away Anisha Consent from Anisha’s parents is obtained for the wedding to proceed. They perform rituals symbolising the giving away of their daughter - a daughter who has been the wealth of her parent’s house, today becomes the greatest wealth of her husband’s house.
Varmala - The tie that binds A garland of white cotton thread is placed around the couple’s shoulders. This signifies unity and strength thus uniting the two of them from this point on.
Hasta Melap - The union of hands Anisha’s right hand is placed in Sunil’s right hand and blessed with holy water. This symbolises the joining of their hearts and their acceptance of each other as partners throughout their life together.
Granthi Bandhan - Tying the nuptial knot The sacred knot is tied using the corners of the garments of Sunil and Anisha. The knot symbolises the bond of marriage and the union of their two souls.
The significance of Marriage is to unite two souls to fly as one, helping each other through the journey of age, reaching dreams together and sharing everything life has to offer... Agni Puja - Invoking the sacred fire The sacred fire symbolises God and he is invited as a divine witness to the wedding ceremony. The couple make offerings to the holy fire for the removal of darkness and ignorance from their lives.
Mangal Fera - Circling the holy fire Sunil and Anisha walk around the fire four times while holy hymns (mantras) are chanted by the Priest. The four circles symbolise life’s basic goals - Righteousness (Dharma), Prosperity (Artha), Happiness and Love (Kama) & Detachment from worldly pleasures (Moksha). In the first three fera (rounds) Anisha leads, as she will lead the family in the daily activities and household duties. Sunil will lead the fourth and final fera (round) leading spiritual upliftment and salvation.
Saptapadi - Seven steps of unity The couple walk seven steps together. Each step is a vow taken in the presence of God and their families for an auspicious start in their journey together.
Sindoor & Mangalsutra Sunil places red sindoor powder on Anisha’s forehead as a symbol of the marriage and his love and devotion to her throughout their future together. He then ties the Mangalsutra necklace around Anisha’s neck symbolising unity, love and friendship.
Ashirwaad - Blessings The newly married couple touch the feet of the Priest, their parents, grandparents and elders of the family asking for their blessings.
Vidai - Farewell to Anisha Anisha leaves her mother, father, family and friends to become a part of Sunil’s family.
Pilucinchuanu - Final stage of the ceremony Before Sunil and Anisha depart in the wedding car for the Hindu temple, the Priest places a coconut under the front wheel of the car, and waits for it to be broken by the weight of the car. This symbolises that the car is roadworthy for the couple in their journey.
To our dearest Parents, Family and Friends, We are delighted that you are able to be with us on our special day. We consider ourselves lucky to be sharing today with all the people who have played a part in shaping our lives - You’ve helped us grow as individuals and to flourish as a couple. Thank you for your good wishes and blessings as we begin our new life together. We’d like you to know how much it means to us to have our favourite people close to us today. With Gratitude and Love,
About the HINDU WEDDING Welcoming the Groom - Pokhan Vidhi Sunil, accompanied by his friends and family are welcomed by members of Anisha’s family and led to the Mandap (4-pillar canopy). At the start of the aisle Sunil is greeted by Anisha’s mother with red powder and rice with which she marks a dot on his forehead inviting him to the wedding and to the family.
Ganesh Puja To begin the ceremony, Anisha’s parents and Sunil pray to Lord Ganesh and ask for his blessings.
Arrival of the Bride Anisha’s mama (mother’s brother) and brother escort her to the Mandap. An antarpat, a traditional embroidered white cloth is held in front of Sunil so that he cannot see Anisha as she arrives to the Mandap. This is followed by the exchange of floral garlands ceremony.
Madhupark - Anisha’s parents show respect Anisha’s parents wash Sunil’s feet to show their respect.
Kanya Daan - Giving away Anisha Consent from Anisha’s parents is obtained for the wedding to proceed. They perform rituals symbolising the giving away of their daughter - a daughter who has been the wealth of her parent’s house, today becomes the greatest wealth of her husband’s house.
Varmala - The tie that binds A garland of white cotton thread is placed around the couple’s shoulders. This signifies unity and strength thus uniting the two of them from this point on.
Hasta Melap - The union of hands Anisha’s right hand is placed in Sunil’s right hand and blessed with holy water. This symbolises the joining of their hearts and their acceptance of each other as partners throughout their life together.
Granthi Bandhan - Tying the nuptial knot The sacred knot is tied using the corners of the garments of Sunil and Anisha. The knot symbolises the bond of marriage and the union of their two souls.
The significance of Marriage is to unite two souls to fly as one, helping each other through the journey of age, reaching dreams together and sharing everything life has to offer... Agni Puja - Invoking the sacred fire The sacred fire symbolises God and he is invited as a divine witness to the wedding ceremony. The couple make offerings to the holy fire for the removal of darkness and ignorance from their lives.
Mangal Fera - Circling the holy fire Sunil and Anisha walk around the fire four times while holy hymns (mantras) are chanted by the Priest. The four circles symbolise life’s basic goals - Righteousness (Dharma), Prosperity (Artha), Happiness and Love (Kama) & Detachment from worldly pleasures (Moksha). In the first three fera (rounds) Anisha leads, as she will lead the family in the daily activities and household duties. Sunil will lead the fourth and final fera (round) leading spiritual upliftment and salvation.
Saptapadi - Seven steps of unity The couple walk seven steps together. Each step is a vow taken in the presence of God and their families for an auspicious start in their journey together.
Sindoor & Mangalsutra Sunil places red sindoor powder on Anisha’s forehead as a symbol of the marriage and his love and devotion to her throughout their future together. He then ties the Mangalsutra necklace around Anisha’s neck symbolising unity, love and friendship.
Ashirwaad - Blessings The newly married couple touch the feet of the Priest, their parents, grandparents and elders of the family asking for their blessings.
Vidai - Farewell to Anisha Anisha leaves her mother, father, family and friends to become a part of Sunil’s family.
Pilucinchuanu - Final stage of the ceremony Before Sunil and Anisha depart in the wedding car for the Hindu temple, the Priest places a coconut under the front wheel of the car, and waits for it to be broken by the weight of the car. This symbolises that the car is roadworthy for the couple in their journey.
