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Jain wedding invitation

A Jain wedding invitation often opens with 'Jai Jinendra' or the first line of the Navkar Mantra, 'Namo Arihantanam', names the couple with their parents, and lists the sagai, mehndi, sangeet, baraat and pheras. Many families note that the food is Jain, and some serve meals before sunset and print the meal times to match.

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The functions

What functions does a Jain wedding have?

The order most families follow. Every family adds or skips a few, so treat this as a starting list.

  1. SagaiThe engagement, with a puja and the families' blessings.
  2. Puja at home or templeMany families begin with a puja before the wedding rituals.
  3. Haldi and mehndiTurmeric and henna, as in many North and West Indian weddings.
  4. SangeetAn evening of songs and dance.
  5. BaraatThe groom's procession to the venue.
  6. PherasThe rounds around the fire, with the Navkar Mantra recited.
  7. Vidaai and receptionOften a lunch or an early dinner.

The wording

What goes on a Jain wedding invitation?

  • Opens with ॥ णमो अरिहंताणं ॥ or Jai Jinendra, often with a Tirthankara image.
  • In Hindi, Gujarati or English, depending on the family.
  • Notes Jain food: no onion, garlic or root vegetables.
  • Families who keep chauvihar print meal times before sunset.

Sample wording

  • Hindi, formal

    ॥ णमो अरिहंताणं ॥ जय जिनेन्द्र देव-गुरु-धर्म की कृपा एवं बड़ों के आशीर्वाद से चि. [Groom] संग सौ. कां. [Bride] का शुभ विवाह [Date] को [Venue] में होना निश्चित हुआ है। आप सपरिवार पधारकर नवदंपति को आशीर्वाद प्रदान करें। भोजन: [Meal time] निवेदक: [Family] परिवार

    || Namo Arihantanam || Jai Jinendra Dev-Guru-Dharma ki kripa evam badon ke aashirvaad se Chi. [Groom] sang Sau. Kan. [Bride] ka shubh vivaah [Date] ko [Venue] mein hona nishchit hua hai. Aap saparivaar padhaarkar navdampati ko aashirvaad pradaan karein. Bhojan: [Meal time] Nivedak: [Family] parivaar

Designs

Designs for a Jain wedding

Each opens live with a sample couple. Any design carries every function above, each with its own venue, time and map.

Send a save the date first

Names, date and city only, months ahead, so relatives can book travel.

Messages

WhatsApp messages for every function

Copy a message to send with the invitation

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Questions

Jain wedding invitation, answered

How do I tell guests the food is Jain?

Say it with the meal on the invitation, for example 'Jain food, no onion or garlic', and if you keep chauvihar, the time meals end. On Plus, the RSVP can ask each guest's meal, and Jain is one of the choices.

What does a Jain invitation open with?

Many open with 'Namo Arihantanam', the first line of the Navkar Mantra, or with 'Jai Jinendra', often beside an image of a Tirthankara. Some Marwari and Gujarati Jain families also add Shri Ganeshaya Namah.

Which ShaadiMode design suits a Jain wedding?

There is no Jain-only design yet. Families often pick Lantern Nights, Heritage Courtyard or Crystal Ballroom; every design carries each function with its own time, so meal times before sunset can sit right on it.

Can I make a Jain wedding invitation for free?

Yes. Free makes 2 invitations in any of the 15 designs, with no watermark and RSVP for up to 50 families on one link. Setting the invitation in Hindi or Gujarati, and a link per family, come with Plus, ₹2,999 once per wedding.

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