The celebrations
Four moments over a few days
Each one is short on ceremony and long on time together.
Times, the order of days, and dress notes will follow once the date is set. Everything below is what we can already promise.
How many days to plan for We will confirm how many days to plan for once the date is fixed.
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हल्दी
Haldi
Turmeric, laughter, and clothes you do not mind staining.
A daytime ritual where family and friends take turns painting us with turmeric paste. It is meant to bring luck and a glow, and it mostly brings laughter.
It is messy, warm, and very yellow. Wear something you are happy to sacrifice.
- When
- Coming soon
- Where
- Coming soon
- Wear
- Dress notes to follow. Expect: casual, and yellow-friendly.
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संगीत
Sangeet
Music, dancing, and the evening that goes on too long.
An evening of music and dance. There will be a few performances, some of them rehearsed, and a dance floor that does not empty until it is asked to.
No steps to learn in advance. Willingness is enough.
- When
- Coming soon
- Where
- Coming soon
- Wear
- Dress notes to follow. Expect: festive, and made for dancing.
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विवाह
Ceremony
A short Hindu ceremony, explained as we go.
A short form of the Hindu wedding ceremony, around a small fire, with the parts explained so that nobody has to guess what is happening.
The rituals are kept brief on purpose. The meaning is not.
- When
- Coming soon
- Where
- Coming soon
- Wear
- Dress notes to follow, with suggestions for anyone new to Indian wear.
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वचन
Vows
Our own words, under the trees.
A short exchange of vows in our own words and in English, so that everyone in the room hears the same thing at the same time.
Then, ideally, a long lunch.
- When
- Coming soon
- Where
- Coming soon
- Wear
- Coming soon
