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Sikh wedding invitation for the Anand Karaj

A Sikh wedding invitation opens with Ik Onkar, gives the gurdwara and the time of the Anand Karaj, usually in the morning, and mentions the langar after it. Many families write it in Punjabi and English, ask guests to cover their heads, and list the roka, kurmai, maiyan, mehndi, jaggo and reception around it.

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The functions

What functions does a Sikh wedding have?

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

  1. RokaThe match is agreed and the families exchange gifts.
  2. KurmaiThe engagement, often with an ardaas, and the bride's family gives the groom a kara and gifts.
  3. Maiyan and vatnaTurmeric rituals at both homes in the days before.
  4. Mehndi and jaggoHenna, boliyan and the jaggo through the lanes at night.
  5. ChoodaThe bride's maternal uncle gives her the red bangles.
  6. MilniThe families meet at the gurdwara before the ceremony.
  7. Anand KarajIn the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib, the couple walk the four laavan.
  8. LangarThe community meal after the ceremony.
  9. Doli and receptionThe farewell, then an evening reception.

The wording

What goes on a Sikh wedding invitation?

  • Opens with ੴ, often as 'Ik Onkar Satgur Prasad'.
  • Gives the gurdwara and the exact time of the Anand Karaj, usually in the morning.
  • Asks guests to cover their heads and arrive before the laavan begin.
  • Mentions the langar after the ceremony, and lists the reception separately.

Sample wording

Written with AI help, not yet checked by a native Punjabi speaker. Read it once before sending, and change any word your family would say differently.

  • Punjabi, formal

    ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਅਪਾਰ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਸਦਕਾ [Bride] ਅਤੇ [Groom] ਦਾ ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ [Date] ਨੂੰ [Time] ਵਜੇ [Venue] ਵਿਖੇ ਹੋਣਾ ਨਿਸ਼ਚਿਤ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ। ਆਪ ਜੀ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਸਮੇਤ ਪਹੁੰਚ ਕੇ ਜੋੜੀ ਨੂੰ ਅਸ਼ੀਰਵਾਦ ਦਿਓ ਜੀ। ਨਿਮਰਤਾ ਸਹਿਤ, [Family] ਪਰਿਵਾਰ

    Ik Onkar Satgur Prasad Waheguru ji di apaar kirpa sadka [Bride] ate [Groom] da Anand Karaj [Date] nu [Time] vaje [Venue] vikhe hona nishchit hoya hai. Aap ji parivaar samet pahunch ke jodi nu ashirvaad deo ji. Nimrata sahit, [Family] parivaar

Designs

Designs for a Sikh 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

Sikh wedding invitation for the Anand Karaj, answered

When is the Anand Karaj held?

Usually in the morning, as many gurdwaras hold the ceremony before noon, followed by langar. Check the time with your gurdwara and put it on the invitation exactly, so guests are seated before the laavan begin.

Do guests need to cover their heads?

Yes. Inside the gurdwara everyone covers their head and removes their shoes. Many invitations say so, and some families keep rumals at the door for guests who forget.

Which ShaadiMode design suits a Sikh wedding?

Golden Dawn is made for Sikh and Punjabi weddings. You can add the gurdwara as a venue with its own map, and the langar and reception as their own functions.

Can I make a Sikh 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 Punjabi, and a link per family, come with Plus, ₹2,999 once per wedding.

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