Gujarati Wedding
"Four Pheras of Life"
Marriage is viewed through the prism of Sansar—the worldly life. Gujarati weddings blend joyous celebration with spiritual duty through four sacred rounds representing Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.
The Ritual Journey
Follow the sacred path from beginning to blessed union
Traditional Attire
The garments that define the celebration
BridePanetar & Gharchola
Bandhani SilkWhite saree with red border, then red saree with gold grid
GroomDhoti & Pagdi
Traditional silk dhoti with embroidered kurta and decorative turban
Sacred Ornaments
Each piece tells a story of heritage
headDamani
"Forehead Crown"
Traditional forehead ornament with central loop design
neckChandan Haar
"Moon Necklace"
Long, multi-layered gold necklace symbolizing prosperity
wristPatla & Bangdi
"Golden Boundary"
Broad flat gold bangles with thick round Kundan bangles
The Wedding Feast
Gujarati Thali — Thali Plates
Vegetarian feast balancing six Ayurvedic tastes—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, astringent
Serving Order
Signature Dishes
Undhiyu
Mixed vegetables with fenugreek dumplings in earthen pot
Dhokla & Khandvi
Fermented gram flour snacks with tangy flavors
Shrikhand
Thickened yogurt with saffron and cardamom
Gujarati Dal
Thin, sweet-sour-spicy lentil soup
Dhol & Shehnai
Traditional drums and wind instruments for the Varghoda procession
What Makes It Unique
Four Pheras
Only four circumambulations instead of seven, representing the four life aims
Two Sarees
Bride transitions from Panetar to Gharchola during ceremony
Aeki Beki
Post-wedding game where couple fishes for ring in milk water