Ravikiran & Meghna's wedding
Day 1
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Ankola, Karnataka
About the hosts
Ravikiran & Meghna's story
Ours is a story of familiarity and new beginnings. We’ve known each other since childhood—growing up in the same circles, crossing paths at family gatherings, and sharing a silent understanding of each other’s worlds. Yet, life took us on different journeys.
I became a software engineer, diving into the world of codes and logic, while he ventured into business, navigating risks and opportunities. Despite our different paths, destiny had its own plans. Our families decided to bring us together in an arranged marriage, and surprisingly, it felt just right.
What makes our journey special is that even though we’ve known each other for years, we’re still discovering new things about one another. It’s a blend of comfort and excitement, a mix of the past and the future.
Now, as we step into this new chapter, we’re not just childhood acquaintances anymore—we’re partners, ready to build a life together, combining logic and strategy with dreams and emotions.
Day 1Wednesday, April 2, 2025Ankola, Karnataka
Starting time (approximately): 9:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Marriage
Haldi & Mehendi – The bride and groom are applied turmeric for glow, and the bride gets intricate henna designs on her hands.
Wedding Day Rituals:
1. Mandap Decoration – The wedding venue is adorned with fresh flowers, banana leaves, and rangoli.
2. Ganapati Puja – Before the wedding starts, prayers are offered to Lord Ganesha for blessings.
3. Dhare Herdu (Kanyadaan) – The bride’s father places her hand in the groom’s and pours holy water (Dhare), signifying giving her away.
4. Mangalsutra & Saptapadi – The groom ties the Mangalsutra around the bride’s neck, and they take seven steps (Saptapadi) around the sacred fire, making vows.
5. Toe Ring Ceremony – The groom places silver toe rings (Metti) on the bride’s feet as a symbol of marriage.
Post-Wedding Rituals:
1.Grihapravesha – The bride is welcomed into the groom’s house with an Aarti.
3. Satyanarayana Puja – Some families perform this puja to mark the start of a new life.