Graha Shanti & Pithi
An intimate ceremony where the families gather for the first pre-wedding rituals including prayers for a blessed, harmonious beginning, followed by a joyful cleansing celebration.
Rites & Rituals
Ganesh Sthapana
We begin by invoking Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, to bless the days ahead.
Graha Shanti
A puja for peace, seeking the blessings of the navagraha (nine planets) for a harmonious married life.
Pithi
Turmeric and sandalwood paste is lovingly applied to the bride and groom by family to bless them with a radiant glow before the wedding and protect them from harmful energies.