Rajnish & Kriti's wedding
Day 1
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Bodhgaya
India
Day 2
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Bodhgaya
India
Day 3
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Gaya
India
About the hosts
Rajnish & Kriti's story
Hello global travelers! I am listing this beautiful journey on behalf of my sister, Kriti Ranjan, and my soon-to-be brother-in-law, Rajnish Mehta. Kriti works for the Government of India in Health & Family Welfare, and Rajnish is a Mechanical Engineer at Maruti Suzuki.
Their marriage is a beautiful, traditional arrangement setup by our loving families. In our culture, an arranged marriage is the union of two families. The moment they met, they instantly connected over their shared goals, family values, and a mutual love for exploring new places.
Indian weddings are a grand festival filled with rituals, vibrant colors, non-stop music, dance, and delicious food. As the proud brother of the bride, I warmly invite you to be our special international guests. Come witness our sacred ceremonies, enjoy the grand feast, and dance to the beats of the Dhol! We look forward to welcoming you into our family.
Day 1Wednesday, October 7, 2026Bodhgaya
Starting time (approximately): 3:30 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Haldi & Mehendi
This is the official kickoff of the wedding celebrations! Guests will experience the vibrant Haldi (turmeric ceremony), where family members apply fresh turmeric paste onto the bride for a natural glow. Parallelly, the Mehendi (Henna) artists will apply beautiful, intricate temporary tattoo designs on the hands of the guests and family. Expect traditional folk music, colorful decor, and local street food snacks.
Day 2Thursday, October 8, 2026Bodhgaya
Starting time (approximately): 3:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Sangeet & Dance Night
The Sangeet night is all about Bollywood music, dance performances, and celebration! The bride, groom, and both families perform choreographed dances on a grand stage. International guests are warmly invited to hit the dance floor, learn a few Bollywood moves, and groove to the energetic beats of the Dhol. A delicious buffet dinner with a wide variety of Indian dishes will be served.
Day 3Saturday, October 10, 2026Gaya
Starting time (approximately): 3:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
The Grand Wedding Ceremony
This is the main, auspicious wedding day. It begins with the groom’s grand musical entry (Baraat) on a decorated horse. Next is the Varmala (exchange of garlands), followed by the sacred Vedic rituals around the holy fire where the couple takes their seven wedding vows (Saptapadi). The night concludes with a grand wedding feast featuring authentic regional Bihari and North Indian delicacies. Witness a beautiful showcase of deep-rooted Indian marriage traditions!
