A Hindu wedding ceremony is a sacred ritual rooted in the ancient Vedas, symbolizing the spiritual and cosmic union of the couple. The ceremony involves invoking the five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether. Each represents different aspects of life, such as stability, purity, passion, communication, and spiritual connection.

1:30 p.m. Guests arrive to the farm.

2:00 p.m. Ceremony begins.

- Baraat: Groom arrives accompanied by family and friends.

- Vara Agamana: Welcoming the groom. Bride's family welcomes the groom, symbolizing the beginning of the union.

- Kanya Aagaman: The bride's processional. The bride is accompanied by her family down the aisle.

- Jailmaal: Exchange of garlands. The couple exchanges floral garlands, symbolizing the binding of their marriage and their commitment to each other.

- Prayers to Ganesh, Laxmi and Krishna. Prayers are offered to these deities for their blessings. Ganesh is the remover of obstacles, Laxmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and Krishna symbolizes love and divine joy.

- Kanyadaam: The bride's sibling pours water over flour, signifying purity and the hope for a successful marriage. This represents unity, harmony, prosperity, and happiness.

- Gaathi Bandhan "the I Dos". The ends of the couple's scarves are tied together, symbolizing the joining of their lives. The knot represents unity, harmony, prosperity, and happiness.

- Havan. A sacred fire ceremony where offerings are made to the fire, symbolizing the purification of the couple's lives and their commitment to each other.

- Laaja Homa. In this ritual, parched grains are offered into the fire by the bride, symbolizing her prayer for her husband's long life, virility, and prosperity.

- Sapta Padee. The couple will take seven steps together, each step representing a vow or promise as they begin their journey together through life.

- Sindoor Daan. The groom applies a red powder (sindoor) to the bride's hairline, symbolizing her status as a married woman.

- Blessings of the rings. The wedding rings are blessed by the pandit (priest), symbolizing the eternal bond between the couple.

- Blessings from the pandit and parents. The couple receives blessings from the pandit and their parents, signifying the end of the wedding ceremony and the beginning of their married life.

3:30 p.m. The traditional Guyanese seven curries will be served, buffet style. While food is served, members of the groom and bride's families will perform dances.

After the meal is served, feel free to hang out and celebrate with us!

Two different shuttles will be going to the farm and will leave starting at 2 p.m. from Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Baraboo (932 Gateway Drive, Baraboo, WI 53913). The last shuttle leaves at 3:20 p.m. Each shuttle fits 10-12 people. There will be 5-6 trips. Please try to catch earlier shuttles!

Please arrive by 3:45 p.m. for the ceremony.

4:00 p.m. Ceremony.

4:30 p.m. Cocktail hour and hors d'oeuvres (Open bar)

6:00 p.m. Dinner (Buffet)

7:30 p.m. Dancing and music.

Shuttles back to the Fairfield Inn will be provided at 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11 p.m., 11:30 p.m, 12 a.m., 1 a.m., and 2 a.m. The phone number for the shuttle is 608-370-4352. Uber and Lyft will not be available in this rural area, so please plan ahead. Be safe and have fun!

On Friday, feel free to wear a colorful semi-formal outfit. If you would like, you are welcome to wear a Lehenga, Kurti, or Saree (women) or Kurta or Sherwani (men). The bride will be wearing red.

On Saturday, please dress nice (cocktail/semi-formal/dressed up). We encourage you to dress up and be comfortable! Men, it may be hot, so please feel free to wear a polo!