19th October, 2025

7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple, Marlboro NJ

Traditional South Indian Breakfast and Lunch Served on Banana Leaves

Breakfast 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Kashi Yatra (Groom's Ritual Departure) - 8:00 AM

The groom jokingly announces he’s off to live a life of asceticism—until the bride’s father persuades him to return and marry. This is symbolic and light-hearted.

Bride Welcomes Groom - 8:30 AM

The groom is welcomed by the bride's family with aarti, garlands, and rituals. Sometimes this is accompanied by traditional music and dancers.

Muhurtham (Sacred Wedding Ceremony) - 9:00 AM

This is the heart of the wedding and includes several important steps:

Kanyadaanam – Giving away of the bride by her parents.

Mangalsutra Dharanam – The groom ties the sacred necklace (mangalsutra or thali) around the bride's neck.

Saptapadi (Pheras) – The couple takes seven symbolic steps together, each step representing a vow.

Nourishment:

Together, we promise to provide for each other and our household

with love, respect and nourishment.

Strength:

We promise to develop physical, mental, and spiritual strength to support

each other through life’s challenges.

Prosperity:

We vow to grow together in wealth and success through honest and honorable means.

Happiness:

We will share joy, love, and laughter—and cherish life’s blessings as partners.

Family:

We promise to care for our family, raise children with values, and support each other’s loved ones as our own.

Health & Harmony:

We commit to lifelong health, mutual understanding, and inner peace.

Friendship & Loyalty:

We pledge to be best friends, faithful partners, and companions for life

—bound by trust, love, and unity.

Homam - 10.30 AM

Offerings are made into the sacred fire to invoke divine blessings.

Talambralu / Kanyadanam Rituals - 11.30 AM

The bride and groom shower each other with rice or flower petals in a joyful, symbolic game of affection and prosperity.

Nalangu

There’s also a playful side to the wedding—family members tease the couple with games, and shower blessings. It’s a moment of laughter, joy, and love, surrounded by close family and traditions passed down through generations.

Rolling the Coconut: The bride and groom gently roll a coconut back and forth on the floor, symbolizing cooperation and communication in married life.

Breaking the Papad (Appalam): Each person places a papad on the other’s head and tries to crush it—playfully, of course! It’s meant to lighten the mood and add laughter.

Feeding Each Other Sweets: A sweet and affectionate game where the couple takes turns feeding each other traditional treats, symbolizing nurturing and care.

Toe Game: A small object (like a ring or coin) is placed between the couple’s feet, and they try to pick it up using only their toes. It’s harder than it looks—and always gets everyone laughing!

Lunch (~12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)