TN & Thanu's wedding
Day 1
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Jaffna
Day 2
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Jaffna
Day 3
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Jaffna
About the hosts
TN & Thanu's story
Hi,
I am Sajeevan From Sri Lanka, and We are going to have Hindu Wedding on 15th July 2023. Our wedding ceremony will be a traditional Jaffna Wedding.
Srilankan Hindu Weddings hold significant similarities with India Hindu weddings. The colorful yet rooted in religious traditions set the perfect beginning for the new lives of the couple. The wedding-related ceremonies kick-off days before the marriage day.
We warmly invite you to our wedding to have an Experience.
Day 1Wednesday, July 12, 2023Jaffna
Starting time (approximately): 10:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Ponnurukku
During the gold melting ceremony, the groom hands over a gold coin to the goldsmith, which is melted to make the bridal pendant. Elders from both families and the groom attend the function. The bride is not allowed to participate in the function, also, from this day, the bride and groom are not permitted to meet each other till the wedding day.
Day 2Saturday, July 15, 2023Jaffna
Starting time (approximately): 9:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Wedding
On the wedding day the bride’s brother and relatives, visit the groom’s house, and the groom, along with his family members, is escorted to the venue where the ceremony is being held. With Aarathi and sprinkling rosewater, the groom is welcomed at the entrance of the hall. The bride’s parents lead the groom to the well-decorated Manavarai(Mantap). The groom gifts the bride’s brother a gold ring in return for accompanying him to the wedding Mandap.
Following the tying of the wedding necklace during the Muhurtham, the couple exchange garlands promising partnership lifelong. After tying the knot and exchanging garlands, the bride shifts her position from the groom’s right side to the left side. Now the new couple holds their hands and walks clockwise around the holy fire.
Day 3Wednesday, July 19, 2023Jaffna
Starting time (approximately): 11:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Reception
This is the party after the wedding and serves Non-veg meals and alcohol.