Sai Shivam & Allu's wedding
Day 1
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rajahmundry
India
Day 2
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rajahmundry
India
About the hosts
Sai Shivam & Allu's story
A marriage between 2 unique, opposite and contradicting states, making up a joint family of 4 where each member belongs to 4 different states in India is a very rare occurrence and occasion that tends to combine the culture and events making it extraordinary and a once in a lifetime experience that one can never miss out.
A couple that has made it past so many hurdles and a story that would last forever in the hearts of those who are involved in this marriage is going to be nothing less than a feel like history in the making.
A couple that was destined for life with just one glance and a smile that brought them together with sparks in their lives are very happy now to invite you to the wedding to learn and enjoy the experience about everything how trust and confidence in life makes manifestation do wonders. Surprises and a lot more fun awaits you. Once again we are very happy to welcome you to the wedding with our whole family.
Day 1Tuesday, May 12, 2026Rajahmundry
Starting time (approximately): 6:00 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Baarat
The baraat is a joyous, energetic wedding procession where the groom travels to the venue on a decorated horse, car, or elephant, accompanied by dancing friends and family (baraatis) to live music like a dhol. It symbolizes the groom's journey to marriage, culminating in a welcoming ceremony (milni) by the bride’s family.
Key Aspects of the Baraat Event:
Procession & Dancing: The groom, dressed in traditional attire like a sherwani, leads a procession with music and dancing.
The Arrival: The procession reaches the wedding venue (often a hotel or marriage hall) where the bride's family awaits.
Welcoming (Milni/Aarti): The bride's family welcomes the groom, typically with a tilak (vermilion mark), aarti (light ritual), and garlands.
Tradition: Historically, it features a procession with fireworks and instruments like shehnai, while modern baraats often include DJs and lively music.It marks the union of two families and signifies the groom's enthusiastic, joyous entry into married life.
Sangeet
A sangeet is a vibrant, pre-wedding Indian ceremony focused on music, dance, and celebration, where families gather to bond before the wedding. It historically featured women singing traditional folk songs, but has evolved into a high-energy party featuring choreographed performances, DJ music, themed décor, and lavish food.
Day 2Wednesday, May 13, 2026Rajahmundry
Starting time (approximately): 7:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Kaasi yaatra
Kashi Yatra is a significant, playful ritual in South Indian (especially Tamil Brahmin) weddings where the groom pretends to abandon married life to become a hermit in Kashi (Varanasi) to seek knowledge. The bride’s father or brother stops him, persuading him to return, marry, and fulfill householder duties (Grihasthashrama).
Maalai Matral (Garland Exchange)
Maalai Maatral, or the exchange of garlands, is a significant Tamil Hindu wedding ritual symbolizing the couple's mutual acceptance, union of souls, and equality. Traditionally, the bride and groom garland each other three times, often playfully resisted by relatives, to signify their promise to stand together in joy and sorrow.
Oonjal( Swing ceremony)
The Oonjal (swing) ceremony is a traditional South Indian wedding ritual, primarily in Tamil Brahmin (Iyer/Iyengar) weddings, where the bride and groom sit on a decorated swing. Married women sway them back and forth, singing traditional songs, symbolizing the ups and downs of life and offering blessings
Wedding
The couple proceeds to key rituals including Kanyadaan (giving away the bride), Kankana Dharanam (tying the holy thread), the tying of the Mangalsutra (Thali), and the Saptapadi (seven steps). These core wedding rites signify the formal union.
