๐ธ With the Grace of Waheguru ๐ธ
You are warmly invited to join us for a day of love, spirituality, and celebration as we come together to witness the sacred union of Aman & Gurtaj in the divine ceremony of the Anand Karaj.
The Anand Karaj โ meaning "Blissful Union" โ is the Sikh wedding ceremony, a beautiful and deeply spiritual event centered around the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. It is not merely a bond between two individuals but a merging of two souls on a shared path of love, faith, and devotion to Waheguru. As the couple takes their four Laavan (spiritual marriage vows), they commit to walking hand-in-hand on a journey guided by humility, grace, and mutual respect, with the Guru's teachings lighting their way.
We would be honored by your presence and prayers as we celebrate this sacred bond and the coming together of two families.
๐ฟ Itinerary for the Day:
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Date: April 16, 2025
๐ Venue: Sikh Foundation Virginia,
7250 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039
11 AM | Breakfast at the Gurdwara. Start the day with a light breakfast as we gather in the spirit of community and togetherness.
12.30 PM | Anand Karaj Ceremony. Join us in the Darbar Sahib as Aman & Gurtaj exchange their vows through the sacred Laavan, encircling the Guru Granth Sahib Ji four times, symbolizing their spiritual journey and eternal commitment.
1.30 PM | Langar (Lunch) Conclude this beautiful day with a traditional langar โ a meal prepared and served with love, embracing the Sikh values of equality, humility, and unity. The langar is open to all, inviting everyone to sit together as equals and share in this communal dining experience.
๐๏ธ Dress Code: Traditional Indian attire, appropriate for the Gurdwara. Kindly cover your head and maintain the sanctity of the space.
Your presence will mean the world to us as we come together not just as guests but as one family, celebrating this new chapter for Aman & Gurtaj.
โEk jyot doey moorti,
Dhan pir keheeai soey.
Sanjog vijog dui kaar chalaaveh,
Lekh likheyaa dhur hoey.
Parivaar jud ke khushi manaaveh,
Sukh shaanti vich rehnda soey.โ
โ Guru Granth Sahib Ji
โThey are one light in two bodies,
truly called husband and wife.
Union and separation are by the Lordโs will,
preordained from the beginning of time.
When families unite in celebration,
happiness and peace flow through their lives.โ
โ Guru Granth Sahib Ji
With love and gratitude,
Padda and Deol Family