The Ganesh Pooja is a ritual in a Hindu wedding ceremony that invokes Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, to bless the couple and ensure a smooth and auspicious beginning to their married life. It is usually performed at the start of the wedding festivities, seeking divine blessings for prosperity, happiness, and a harmonious union.
Pithi Ceremony
Friday, August 1, 2025
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Prajapati Hall Leicester
21 Ulverscroft Road, England, LE4 6BY, United Kingdom
Attire: Guests are encouraged to wear bright and festive attire (Indian/western), embracing the lively spirit of the occasion.
The Pithi ceremony is a pre-wedding ritual where a turmeric-based paste is applied to the bride or groom to bless them with good luck and radiant skin for their big day.
Lunch to follow
Grah Shanti
Saturday, August 2, 2025
9:00 AM
Prajapati Hall Leicester
21 Ulverscroft Road, England, LE4 6BY, United Kingdom
Attire: Traditional casual Indian clothing.
The Grah Shanti is a pre-wedding ritual in Hindu weddings that seeks blessings from the planets and deities to bring peace, prosperity, and harmony to the couple's married life.
Nasto (light breakfast) provided.
Lunch to follow.
Mendhi (Henna) Night
Saturday, August 2, 2025
6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Prajapati Hall Leicester
21 Ulverscroft Road, England, LE4 6BY, United Kingdom
Attire: Colourful formal Indian/western outfits.
The Mehndi Night is a pre-wedding celebration filled with music, dance, and laughter, where henna is applied to the bride's hands and feet as a symbol of beauty, joy, and good luck for her new journey.
Wedding Ceremony
August 4, 2025
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Winstanley House
Hinckley Road, England, LE3 1HX, United Kingdom
Attire: We encourage guests to wear traditional Indian attire such as sarees or lehengas for women and sherwanis or kurta pajamas for men. If you'd prefer Western attire, formal wear is also welcome.
Lunch to follow.
Reception
Winstanley House
Hinckley Road, England, LE3 1HX, United Kingdom
Wedding Reception
Monday, August 4, 2025
6:00 PM–12:00 AM
Winstanley House
Hinckley Road, England, LE3 1HX, United Kingdom
Attire: Indian/Western formal wear clothing
Cocktail hour starts at 6:00 pm
Dinner will be served.