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Tamil wedding invitation

A Tamil wedding invitation, the thirumana azhaippidhazh, begins with the pillaiyar suzhi 'உ' and a line to the family deity, names the groom thiruniraichelvan and the bride thiruniraichelvi, and gives the muhurtham window exactly, since most Hindu Tamil weddings are in the morning. Many families hold the reception the evening before.

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The functions

What functions does a Tamil wedding have?

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

  1. NichayatharthamThe engagement, with thamboolam trays and the date read out.
  2. Panda kaal muhurthamA pillar is blessed to begin the preparations.
  3. Sumangali prarthanaiA prayer and meal for married women of the family.
  4. Mappillai azhaippuThe groom is welcomed with a procession, often the evening before.
  5. ReceptionOften on the evening before the wedding, for guests who cannot come early.
  6. Kashi yatrai and oonjalIn many families, especially Tamil Brahmin ones, the playful walk and the swing.
  7. MuhurthamKanyadhanam, the thaali tied at the muhurtham, and saptapadi.
  8. NalanguTurmeric, sandal paste and games between the couple.

The wording

What goes on a Tamil wedding invitation?

  • Begins with உ, the pillaiyar suzhi, and the family deity.
  • Groom as திருநிறைச்செல்வன், bride as திருநிறைச்செல்வி, with their parents.
  • Many give the Tamil month and year beside the English date.
  • The muhurtham is printed as a window, for example between 9 and 10.30 am.

Sample wording

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

  • Tamil, formal

    உ திருமண அழைப்பிதழ் இறைவன் திருவருளால் திருநிறைச்செல்வன் [Groom] திருநிறைச்செல்வி [Bride] ஆகியோரின் திருமணம் [Date] அன்று [Time] மணிக்குள் நல்ல முகூர்த்தத்தில் [Venue]-இல் நடைபெற உள்ளது. தாங்கள் சுற்றமும் நட்பும் சூழ வருகை தந்து மணமக்களை வாழ்த்தியருள வேண்டுகிறோம். இப்படிக்கு, [Family] குடும்பத்தினர்

    U Thirumana Azhaippidhazh Iraivan thiruvarulaal Thiruniraichelvan [Groom] Thiruniraichelvi [Bride] aagiyorin thirumanam [Date] andru [Time] manikkul nalla muhoorththaththil [Venue]-il nadaipera ulladhu. Thaangal sutramum natpum soozha varugai thandhu manamakkalai vaazhththiyarula vendugirom. Ippadikku, [Family] kudumbaththinar

Designs

Designs for a Tamil 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

Tamil wedding invitation, answered

What is the 'உ' at the top of a Tamil card?

It is the pillaiyar suzhi, a mark for Ganesh written at the top of anything auspicious in many Tamil homes, so most Tamil wedding cards begin with it.

Why is the reception before the wedding?

Most Hindu Tamil weddings are early in the morning, so many families hold the reception on the evening before, letting guests who cannot make the muhurtham still bless the couple. Others hold it after the wedding in the groom's city.

Which ShaadiMode design suits a Tamil wedding?

Temple Dawn is made for Tamil weddings. Put the reception and the muhurtham as separate functions, so guests coming only to the reception see the right evening and venue.

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

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