SAMIR & DURGALAKSHMI's wedding

Day 1
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Coimbatore
India
Day 2
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Coimbatore
India
About the hosts
SAMIR & DURGALAKSHMI's story
We first crossed paths at a cafe. I was there to meet my friend, and she had come along with my college mate. What began as a simple conversation soon grew into countless shared moments, laughter, and a bond that kept getting stronger. Over time, we realized we were each other’s biggest supporters and best friends. • I am Samir Timane a Maharashtrian. A Pharmacist by profession & run a Pharma distribution, passionate about finance & A.I. • My Fiancée, Durga lakshmi is a Brahmin from Tamil Nadu. A Physician Assistant with love for surgeries, dogs and children. Together, we balance each other perfectly - I bring calmness, understanding, while she adds energy, humour and fun. It’s a union of not just two souls, two people or two families, but two States, two different cultures and traditions. Your presence will not just bless our wedding—it will make it truly unforgettable. I warmly invite you to celebrate with us, to dance, laugh, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Day 1Wednesday, July 1, 2026Coimbatore
Starting time (approximately): 9:30 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Kasi Yatra
The groom holding an umbrella, walking stick proceeds on his journey to Kasi a holy town in India. The Father of the Bride intercepts him offering his girl in marriage and brings him to married life ( Grahasth ashramam). It's fun filled event like a moody child demanding for a particular candy and his parents convince him for a better one. The groom is renouncing his interest in life to go on a holy pilgrimage, but the elderly father of the bride explains him, convinces him not to do so by offering him many things and finally his daughter in marriage. There are poems and welcome song & aarathi for the groom
Swing, Songs and Blessings
The bride and groom exchange flower garlands usually helped by their uncles lifting them bodily. The event adds festivity, joy and a little exercise to the occasion. Following this the couple is made to sit on a swing. Family, friends and relatives display their talent in classical music, providing festivity to the atmosphere. they show the various phases on life in forms of Ballads, songs. The swing signifies the ups and downs in life.
Reception and Sangeet
This is a meet and greet ceremony where all the guests come and bless the couple. Following is a dance and musical Haldi ceremony where they apply turmeric (Haldi) to the bodies of the Bride and Groom. Turmeric has many importance in Indian culture.
Day 2Thursday, July 2, 2026Coimbatore
Starting time (approximately): 8:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Marriage Rituals
The actual marriage happens with the rituals being done by a priest. The Mangalya Dharanam - The most precious moment in a girl's life. The bride sits on her father's lap. The groom ties the mangalya sutra around the bride's neck with prayers for wellbeing and prosperous life. The Pani Grahanam - The Groom holds the bride's right hand and recites the marriage vows in four vedic mantras. He prays Agni lord (The god of Fire), Saraswathi (The goddess of Knowledge) and Vayu (The god of Air/ Wind) for their blessing in their long life and congruence of mind. Sapthapadi - The bride and the groom together walk seven steps together. At each step he seeks a blessing for the bride. The marriage gets completed followed by fun games. These events bring out many qualities of the bride and the groom sporting spirit, kindness, strength, co-operative nature etc.