Grand Indian Royal Wedding
3 Days

Attend a lavish Indian wedding

To attend an Indian wedding is one thing but to attend a Hindu Marwari Wedding is a truly unique and glamours occasion. The sheer lavish vibrancy protrudes through every aspect of such a colourful and cheerful array wrapped in centuries of tradition.

Following several rituals in cumulations of ancient traditions ensuing the transcripts of religious scriptures. The sumptuous extravagance of a Marwari wedding is an elaborate carnival full of spectacular funfair.

The ritual ceremonies partaken by the bride and groom are at the forefront of the formalities. But who can deny the culinary explosion and music isn’t what we all look forward to the most. The joyous celebration and enthusiasm lasts over several days. Full swing in Bollywood style the glamour and sparkle of the attire is breathtaking. These occasions are just the ticket for Marwaris to show off their prosperous dealings and drape in the finest fancy cloth and gold. The exuberance and wealth aren’t spared by Marwaris when it comes to weddings. Coming from the Marwar region in Rajasthan, the modern day area of Jodhpur region, comprising of one of the biggest business communities in India.

We will only attend with our guests to weddings of families we personally know. This ensures the comfortability and ease of our guests at all times. An interpreter tour guide will be with you to explain the rituals and chain of events, so you feel comfortable and enjoy every aspect of the auspicious occasion. In a year several auspicious Hindu wedding dates are fixed as per the Hindu calendar and planet positioning. This wedding season the most memorable will take place on the 10th and 11th of December 2021. Making your travel tour plans to coincide with these dates will add to the exuberance of your adventure.

Day 1 – 1

You will be transported to the village of the groom in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan state. The village has modern amenities and is extremely friendly and accommodating.

In the evening the feast will begin. An estimate of 800 guests mouths to feed from neighbouring villages and family is a mammoth task they seem to take in their stride and make it look easy. Marwari cuisine served are recipes fit for such an occasion passed down through the centuries and truly delectable to the palette. Local musician’s melodies float along with the enticing aroma making a hypnotising evening never to forget. After the crowd is fed and watered the evening goes to a new height as the music entrances the bodies as they shake their moves in true Bollywood style. The traditional ghoomar dance in the accompaniment of the beat of the drums creates a spectacular atmosphere. You can spectate or partake the choice is entirely yours, but it’s truly hard to resist joining in.

At the end of the evening, you will be transported to a hotel situated 15km from the village to spend the night.

Day 2 – 2

Today it’s the bride’s day to shine. Making our way to the bride’s hometown in an entourage of vehicles. The groom will get dressed at his home in the traditional Marwari attire wearing either an achkan over which he generally dons a jodhpuri or a sherwani. Accompanied with churidar pajama pants with the above mentioned garments. A turban on his head made of traditional Marwari red or yellow bandhini printed cloth. The turban is held together by a traditional jewellery known as Sarpech. Slipping a pair of typical Rajasthani jootis on his feet. He wears a Kamarbandh as well where he may or may not tuck in the Sword that he is supposed to carry. Such a regal handsome look he will project for his bride to blush over. We have an early lunch and convoy to the bride’s hometown which will be a 4hr drive from the village. The whole wedding party is called Baraat which refers to the wedding procession accompanying the groom as he sets off for the wedding destination. When we arrive late afternoon at the bride’s hometown we are greeted by the bride’s family. After welcoming us we will be served snacks. Later the groom will be taken to the actual venue for holy ritual in presence of a priest. Before the ritual you will have your dinner. After the pledges have been made the father of the bride places the hand of his daughter on top of the groom’s. The groom accepts the bride’s hands from her father and the Paanigrahan ritual is completed by tying a sacred thread over the unified hands. After Paanigrahan, the couple takes the Pheras. Here, the bride and the groom circulate the sacred fire four times. For the first three Phreas, the bride precedes the groom, and during the last phera she follows the groom around the fire. This will conclude the ceremony. You will be taken back to your hotel for overnight stay.