Event Details

Day One - October 18

Mehndi

A party where the bride and guests have henna applied. More information here.

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Sangeet

The word “Sangeet” means music. This event is similar to a western wedding reception, but close friends and family of the bride and groom will do choreographed dance performances, for about 1-2 minutes each. More information here.

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Day Two - October 19

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Breakfast

The breakfast ahead of the Sikh religious ceremony will be vegetarian and without alcohol as you are not allowed to be near the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy text) under the influence of drugs, tobaco and/or or alcohol. 

 

Anand Karaj

Anand Karaj means “blissful union." This is the Sikh religious wedding ceremony. Full information about the ceremony can be found here. You can learn more about how to respectfully visit a Gurudwara here. 

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Lunch

The lunch following the Anand Karaj will be vegetarian and without alcohol out of respect for the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.

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Wedding Vows & Reception

This is the part of the wedding that our non-Indian guests will find most familiar. April and Inder will say their vows followed by a reception. This event is non-vegetarian and there will be lots of alcohol!

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Delhi Event - October 21

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Shukrana Ardaas

The translation of Shukrana Ardaas is "prayer of thanks." This event will be held at Gurudwara Damdama Sahib in the heart of Delhi. A musician who sings the Sikh holy text, called a Raagi Ji, will sing certain passages from the text. The reading will be followed by a langar. Everyone is invited, but we understand that the location may make it difficult for our non-Indian guests to attend.