The Pandit consecrates the sacred four-pillared mandap with Ganesh Puja. Diyas are lit one by one — preparing the divine space for the most sacred ceremonies to follow.
Family lovingly applies fragrant turmeric paste to Shashank and Sweety. Golden haldi purifies the body, bestows a natural glow and wards off the evil eye — expect laughter and everyone covered in glorious yellow!
The family Pandit lights the sacred havan at dawn — Vedic mantras fill the air as the family gathers seeking cosmic blessings from the nine Navagrahas before the wedding festivities begin.
Shashank arrives on a majestic decorated horse to the thunderous beats of dhol and shehnai. Family and friends dance with unbridled joy in a blaze of fireworks and fairy lights!
Shashank and Sweety take their seven eternal vows (Saptapadi) around the sacred fire, witnessed by both families and the cosmos — the most ancient, beautiful and sacred of all traditions.
Son of Chandresh Rana & Rashmi Rana
weds the daughter of Dwarkesh Rana & Madhuri Rana