Gulshan Kumar & Tanu's wedding
Day 1
Friday, February 20, 2026
Chapra,Saran
Day 2
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Saran Chapra
About the hosts
Gulshan Kumar & Tanu's story
Tanu and I met on a exam and we got site and slowly discovered a beautiful connection. Over 1.5 years of knowing each other, we realized how naturally we fit. She is warm, caring and incredible She is a very heartfelt girl. I work as a Medical Representative in Chapra Bihar , and together we balance each other in the best ways. Our wedding will take place in Chapra, Bihar, where our families live. Even though we are based in Chapra bihar, we wanted to celebrate our special day in our hometown with full traditional village rituals, music, colors and the joy of everyone coming together. We would love to welcome guests from around the world to experience the culture, traditions and heartfelt warmth of an authentic Indian village wedding.
Day 1Friday, February 20, 2026Chapra,Saran
Starting time (approximately): 7:30 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Haldi
In a Bihari wedding, the Haldi ceremony begins with elders applying a fresh turmeric paste on the bride or groom to bless them with purity, glow and protection. Relatives take turns applying Haldi on the face, arms and feet while singing traditional folk songs. The atmosphere stays joyful with laughter, teasing, and rituals that symbolize a fresh start before the wedding.
Mehndi
Mehndi in a Bihari wedding is filled with music, laughter and family bonding. The bride’s hands and feet are decorated with detailed henna designs while women sing traditional songs and bless her new journey. Relatives apply a small bit of mehndi as a ritual of love, gifts are exchanged, and the atmosphere feels joyful and festive.
Katha Matkor
Puja begins with families praying for a smooth and blessed wedding. After prayers, Matkor takes place where women carry clay pots and walk to a nearby pond or river. Soil is collected with songs and drums, symbolizing purity and the start of wedding rituals. The soil is later used in the mandap, marking the sacred beginning of the marriage ceremonies.
Wedding Stage decoration
In a Bihari wedding, the mandap is decorated with fresh flowers, vibrant fabrics and traditional motifs. Before the ceremony, rituals like puja, matkor and family blessings take place to invite prosperity. Music, folk traditions and community involvement create a lively atmosphere as the couple prepares for their sacred vows.
Barat
The main ceremony begins at the mandap with priests chanting sacred mantras as the couple takes their vows, performs the pheras and completes the sindoor ritual. Families exchange blessings and shower rice for prosperity. The baraat arrives with music, dancing and traditional drums as the groom is welcomed with aarti. The event is vibrant, emotional and full of cultural joy.
Day 2Wednesday, February 25, 2026Saran Chapra
Starting time (approximately): 5:30 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Main Ceremony Barrat
The main ceremony begins at the mandap with priests chanting sacred mantras as the couple takes their vows, performs the pheras and completes the sindoor ritual. Families exchange blessings and shower rice for prosperity. The baraat arrives with music, dancing and traditional drums as the groom is welcomed with aarti. The event is vibrant, emotional and full of cultural joy.
