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Marathi wedding invitation (lagna patrika)

A Marathi lagna patrika opens with Shri Ganeshaya Namah and the family deity, names the groom as Chi. and the bride as Chi. Sau. Kan., and gives the muhurat to the minute, because the antarpat is lowered at that exact moment. Many begin 'Aamche yethe Shrikrupekarun' and end 'aapli upasthiti prarthaniya'.

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The functions

What functions does a Marathi wedding have?

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

  1. SakharpudaThe engagement, with a sari, sugar and pedhe for the bride.
  2. KelvanRelatives host meals for the bride's and groom's families before the wedding.
  3. HaladTurmeric for the groom first; his ushti halad goes to the bride.
  4. Mehendi and sangeetNewer additions, now common in Mumbai and Pune.
  5. Seemant pujanThe bride's family welcomes the groom and his family.
  6. Gauri Hara pujanThe bride prays to Parvati before the ceremony.
  7. Antarpat and mangalashtakThe cloth between the couple is lowered at the muhurat.
  8. Kanyadaan and saptapadiThe giving away and the seven steps.
  9. Swagat samarambhThe reception, often on the wedding evening itself.

The wording

What goes on a Marathi wedding invitation?

  • Opens with ॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ and a line for the kuldevta.
  • Groom as Chi., bride as Chi. Sau. Kan.; after the wedding the bride is written Sau.
  • Gives the muhurat to the minute.
  • Many cards add 'kripaya aaher aanu naye', asking guests not to bring gifts.

Sample wording

  • Marathi, formal

    ॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ ॥ श्री कुलस्वामिनी प्रसन्न ॥ सस्नेह निमंत्रण आमचे येथे श्रीकृपेकरून चि. [Groom] आणि चि. सौ. कां. [Bride] यांचा शुभविवाह [Date] रोजी [Time] या शुभमुहूर्तावर [Venue] येथे करण्याचे योजिले आहे. तरी या मंगल प्रसंगी आपण सहकुटुंब उपस्थित राहून वधूवरांस शुभाशीर्वाद द्यावेत, ही नम्र विनंती. आपले नम्र, [Family] परिवार

    || Shri Ganeshaya Namah || || Shri Kulswamini Prasanna || Sasneh nimantran Aamche yethe Shrikrupekarun Chi. [Groom] aani Chi. Sau. Kan. [Bride] yancha shubhvivah [Date] roji [Time] ya shubhmuhurtavar [Venue] yethe karnyache yojile aahe. Tari ya mangal prasangi aapan sahakutumb upasthit rahun vadhuvaraans shubhaashirvaad dyavet, hi namra vinanti. Aaple namra, [Family] parivaar

Designs

Designs for a Marathi wedding

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

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Messages

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Questions

Marathi wedding invitation (lagna patrika), answered

What does Chi. Sau. Kan. mean?

It is short for Chiranjeevi Saubhagyakankshini, the title for the bride on a Marathi card; the groom is Chi., for Chiranjeev. After the wedding the bride is written Sau.

What is the antarpat?

A cloth held between the bride and groom while the mangalashtaka are sung. It is lowered at the muhurat and the couple garland each other, which is why Marathi cards give the muhurat to the minute.

Which ShaadiMode design suits a Marathi wedding?

Heritage Courtyard is made for Marathi weddings. Every design carries the halad, seemant pujan, muhurat and reception, each with its own time and map.

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