The Maiyaan (also known as Haldi) and Sangeet ceremony, held as vibrant pre-wedding celebrations, involves the application of turmeric paste on the bride and groom in the Haldi ceremony, symbolizing auspiciousness and blessings. The Sangeet event is a joyous gathering where families come together for music, dance, and performances, creating a festive atmosphere filled with love and laughter. Both ceremonies contribute to the cultural richness and festive spirit leading up to the wedding day. On this day, the ladies will also apply mehendi (henna) on their hands s a way of wishing the bride with good health & prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage.

The Wedding ceremony will take place in the Gurdwara Sahib (a Sikh temple). This temple is a place of religious worship for the Sikh people. In the Gurudwara, it is customary to adhere to modest clothing rules, which typically involve covering one's head with a headscarf for the women, turban or a bandanna for the men as a sign of respect. Wearing conservative and neat attire that covers shoulders and legs, and refraining from donning revealing or flashy clothing out of reverence for the sacred space and the spiritual nature of the environment. Covering of the head in the temple’s compound is a must. The wedding ceremony is a long process, however the actual “tom weds vee” part usually lasts for an hour and will begin after 10.00am. This is the important attendance bit (you can see the description of the ceremony in the itinerary below). There is absolutely no serving of alcohol or meat, as only vegetarian meals will be served during breakfast and lunch (they are yummy, you will enjoy it). You can always look for Sonia (Veena’s sister) if you have any concerns on the day. Feel free to ask any of Veena’s family members if you are unsure of anything. Let us know if you have any specific questions!