Sayan & AINDRILA's wedding
Day 1
Friday, July 24, 2026
Basirhat
India
Day 2
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Haldia
India
Day 3
Sunday, July 26, 2026
haldia
India
About the hosts
Sayan & AINDRILA's story
In 2017, she stepped into college with dreams in her eyes, unaware that destiny was already waiting. On her very first day, as the stage lit up, she saw him—strong, confident, leading his karate club like a star. In that moment, her heart paused… “There’s something special about him.”
Across the crowd, he had noticed her too.
Glances turned into smiles, smiles into conversations, and within months, he confessed his love. She said yes—and a beautiful journey began. Through years of laughter, challenges, and silent promises, their bond only grew deeper.
What started as a college crush turned into forever.
In December 2025, they got engaged—choosing each other for a lifetime. And now, in July 2026, under the warmth of Bengali traditions, they invite you to celebrate their love.
“Aashun, amader bhalobashar golper onsho hon… amader biye’r anondey jog din.” 💫💍
(Come, be a part of our love story… celebrate our wedding with us.)
Day 1Friday, July 24, 2026Basirhat
Starting time (approximately): 4:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Dodhimongal
Dodhi Mongol is a traditional Bengali pre-wedding ritual held early in the morning on the wedding day. It is the last meal for the bride and groom before the wedding rituals begin.
Family members feed them curd (doi), flattened rice (chire), and sweets, symbolizing purity, prosperity, and a sweet start to married life. The ritual is filled with blessings, love, and emotional moments, as elders pray for their happiness.
For non-Bengali guests, it’s a beautiful way to mark the beginning of the wedding day with warmth, tradition, and family bonding. 💛
Briddhi
Briddhi is an important Bengali pre-wedding ritual where the bride and groom seek blessings from their ancestors. It is usually performed at home a day before the wedding.
During this ritual, prayers and offerings are made to forefathers, asking for their guidance, protection, and blessings for the couple’s new journey. A priest conducts the ceremony, and family members participate with devotion.
“Briddhi” symbolizes growth, prosperity, and continuity of the family.
For non-Bengali guests, it’s a deeply spiritual moment that connects the couple’s future with their roots, honoring family lineage before starting a new chapter together.
Haldi/Gaye Holud
Gaye Holud is a lively and colorful Bengali pre-wedding ritual, similar to the haldi ceremony. It usually takes place on the day the wedding at both the bride’s and groom’s homes.
During this ritual, family and friends apply turmeric paste (holud) to the bride and groom’s face and body. Turmeric is believed to purify, bring a natural glow, and protect from negative energy.
The celebration is filled with music, laughter, dancing, and everyone dressed in shades of yellow, symbolizing joy and positivity.
For non-Bengali guests, Gaye Holud is a fun, emotional celebration where loved ones come together to bless the couple and celebrate the beginning of their wedding festivities. 💛
Biye/Marriage
A traditional Bengali wedding ceremony usually takes place in the evening and is a beautiful blend of rituals, emotions, and celebrations. The groom arrives with his family in a procession called Bor Jatri and is warmly welcomed by the bride’s family.
The bride is carried to the mandap on a wooden seat (piri), covering her face with betel leaves. This moment, called Shubho Drishti, is when the couple sees each other for the first time amidst cheers and music. They exchange floral garlands in Mala Bodol, symbolizing acceptance of each other.
The main ritual is Saat Paak, where the bride circles the groom seven times, followed by the sacred fire ceremony with Vedic chants. The most emotional moment is Sindoor Daan, when the groom applies vermilion on the bride’s forehead, marking her as married.
For non-Bengali guests, it’s a magical evening filled with tradition, symbolism, and the union of two souls and families. 💫
Basor rat
Basor Raat is the wedding night in a Bengali wedding, celebrated after all the main rituals are completed. Unlike the usual idea of a quiet first night, it is often lively and fun.
Family members and friends gather around the newly married couple, teasing them, playing games, singing, and creating a light-hearted atmosphere. It helps ease the couple into their new relationship and makes them feel comfortable.
In many families, the couple doesn’t actually sleep much that night because of all the fun and interactions!
For non-Bengali guests, Basor Raat is a joyful tradition that blends romance with laughter, marking the couple’s first night together in a warm, playful way. 💫
Day 2Saturday, July 25, 2026Haldia
Starting time (approximately): 6:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Bodhubaran
Bodhu Boron is a heartfelt Bengali post-wedding ritual where the bride is warmly welcomed into her husband’s home for the first time, usually the day after the wedding. After the emotional Bidai, when she leaves her parental home, she arrives at her new home to begin a new chapter.
At the entrance, the mother-in-law greets her with a traditional boron dala containing rice, a lamp, sweets, and other auspicious items. She performs a welcoming ritual to bless the bride and protect her from negativity.
The bride then gently knocks over a pot of rice with her right foot, symbolizing that she brings prosperity and happiness into the home. In many families, she also steps into alta and enters the house, leaving red footprints like Goddess Lakshmi.
For non-Bengali guests, Bodhu Boron is a beautiful blend of emotion, tradition, and a loving welcome into a new family. 💛
Wedding games
After the bride arrives at her new home, Bengali weddings continue with fun-filled rituals known as wedding games, the most popular being Kori Khela. These playful activities help the newlyweds relax and bond with each other and the new family.
In Kori Khela, small shells or coins (kori) are placed in a bowl of milk and water, and the bride and groom try to find them. Whoever finds more is playfully said to “rule” the marriage. Another common game involves searching for a ring in the same bowl, creating laughter and friendly competition.
There are also light teasing moments, riddles, and games led by family members to make the couple comfortable.
For non-Bengali guests, these games are not just fun—they symbolize love, partnership, and breaking the ice, turning a formal ceremony into joyful, memorable moments filled with laughter and bonding. 💫
Kalratri
Kalratri is a traditional Bengali wedding ritual observed on the night immediately after the wedding. On this night, the bride and groom are intentionally kept apart and do not spend time together.
The belief behind Kalratri is rooted in tradition and astrology—it is considered inauspicious for the couple to begin their married life on this particular night. Instead, they rest separately, often surrounded by family members, allowing them time to relax after the long and emotional wedding day.
This ritual also builds a sense of anticipation for the next day, when the couple can finally spend time together during Basor Raat or later ceremonies.
For non-Bengali guests, Kalratri is a unique cultural practice that emphasizes patience, tradition, and the idea that every new beginning should start at the most शुभ and positive moment.
Day 3Sunday, July 26, 2026haldia
Starting time (approximately): 12:00 PM (noon)
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Bhat-Kapor
Bhat Kapor is a meaningful Bengali post-wedding ritual that takes place at the groom’s home, symbolizing his responsibility towards his wife. In this ceremony, the groom formally offers the bride bhat (rice/food) and kapor (clothing), representing that he will provide for her needs and well-being throughout their married life.
The bride is usually dressed in a new saree gifted by the groom, and he symbolically feeds her or presents food in front of family members. This act reflects care, commitment, and acceptance.
Family members gather around, blessing the couple and celebrating this new phase with warmth and joy. It is both emotional and symbolic, marking the beginning of their shared responsibilities.
For non-Bengali guests, Bhat Kapor is a beautiful tradition that expresses love through the promise of support, protection, and togetherness in marriage. 💛
Reception night
The Reception Night at the groom’s home is a joyful post-wedding celebration where the new bride is formally introduced to the extended family, friends, and guests. It usually takes place after the bride has arrived and settled into her new home.
On this evening, the couple is dressed elegantly and sits together to greet everyone. Guests come to meet them, offer blessings, gifts, and शुभकामनाएँ for their new journey. The atmosphere is warm, festive, and welcoming, filled with smiles, conversations, and celebrations.
Unlike the ritual-heavy wedding, this event is more relaxed and social, allowing everyone to interact with the bride and make her feel comfortable in her new family.
For non-Bengali guests, the reception is a beautiful way to celebrate the union, where love, acceptance, and new relationships are warmly embraced. 💫
