Meet the bride
Harini
then lovingly make sure you feel okay about losing it.
Meet the groom
Chinmay
yet wise enough to know Harini is always right.
Glimpses of us
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With love, we welcome you
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10 DECEMBER 2026
THANE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
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DAYS
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HOURS
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MINUTES
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SECONDS
until the first rituals begin
With your blessings
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Together with our families, we joyfully invite you to celebrate our wedding on Thursday, 10 December 2026, with the ceremonies in the morning and our reception in the evening.
Our wedding brings together the Marathi and Tamil traditions that are an important part of who we are and where our families come from.
We seek your presence and blessings as we begin our new life together.
The Wedding
विवाह · திருமணம்
Thursday, 10 December 2026
Vivaha Hom / Kalyanam10:30 AMMuhurat / Muhurtham12:30 PM
Gawand Lawns, Thane
The Reception
स्वागत समारंभ · வரவேற்பு
Thursday, 10 December 2026
7:00 PM onwards
Gawand Lawns, Thane
मराठी · Chinmay's family
தமிழ் · Harini's family
We can't wait to celebrate with you
मराठी
तुमच्यासोबत हा आनंद साजरा करण्यासाठी आम्ही उत्सुक आहोत
தமிழ்
உங்களுடன் இந்த மகிழ்ச்சியைக் கொண்டாட நாங்கள் ஆவலுடன் காத்திருக்கிறோம்
स्वागतोत्सुक
Shruti Kale
& Kaushik Kale
அன்புடன் அழைக்கும்
Harshini Iyer
then lovingly make sure you feel okay about losing it.
yet wise enough to know Harini is always right.
Wedding Day
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Thursday, 10 December 2026
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6:30 – 8:00 AM
Marathi Vedic rituals
मराठी वैदिक विधी
Seemant Poojan · सीमांत पूजनThe bride is welcomed and blessed by her family before the day's rituals begin.
Vaang Nischay · वाङ्निश्चयThe formal promise between both families, blessing this union.
Oti · ओटीThe bride's lap is filled with rice, coconut and turmeric — a blessing for prosperity ahead.
Madhuparka · मधुपर्कThe groom is ceremonially welcomed with an offering of honey, curd and ghee.
8:30 – 10:00 AM
Tamil wedding traditions
தமிழ் திருமணச் சடங்குகள்
Kashi Yatra · காசி யாத்திரைThe groom playfully sets off toward Kashi before being welcomed back to the journey of married life.
Kanyadaan · கன்யாதானம்With his blessings, the bride's father entrusts his daughter's hand to the groom.
Maalai Maatral · மாலை மாற்றுதல்The couple exchange garlands — with a little help from their families, who make sure it's not quite that easy!
Oonjal · ஊஞ்சல்Seated together on a flower-decked swing, the couple is showered with songs and blessings.
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Vivaha Hom / Kalyanam
विवाह होम
கல்யாணம்
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Mangalsutra · मंगळसूत्र
The groom ties the mangalsutra, the black-beaded necklace that marks a Marathi marriage.
Maangalya Dharanam · மாங்கல்ய தாரணம்
The groom ties the thaali, the sacred golden pendant that marks a Tamil marriage.
Saptapadi · सप्तपदी · சப்தபதி
The couple takes seven sacred steps together around the homam, each one a promise for married life.
11:45 AM
Gauri Poojan & Rukhvat
गौरी पूजन
While the bride offers prayers to Goddess Gauri, the groom is welcomed by the bride's family with a festive meal.
12:15 – 12:45 PM · THE HEART OF THE DAY
Muhurat / Muhurtham
मुहूर्त
முஹூர்த்தம்
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The most auspicious moment of the day: the couple is wed amid a shower of akshata and blessings.
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Mangalashtak · मंगलाष्टक
Sacred verses are sung, blessing the couple at the moment of their union.
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Lakshmi Poojan
लक्ष्मी पूजन
The newlyweds pray together to Goddess Lakshmi, seeking her blessings for prosperity, abundance and a happy home.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Meet the newlyweds
Join us after the ceremonies to take photographs, share your wishes and spend the afternoon celebrating with family and friends.
7:00 PM onwards
Reception
An evening of celebration.
Dress up and join us for good food, music, laughter and a little sparkle.
See you there
Travel
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By air
Mumbai airport (BOM): 60 to 90 minutes by road, depending on traffic.
By train
Thane station, about 15 minutes from Gawand Baug.
By road
Thane West, off Ghodbunder Road. Parking is available on site.
Getting around
Ola, Uber and autos are easy to find across Thane. Book a little early on the wedding morning.
Good to know
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When should I RSVP by?
Please let us know by 10 November 2026.
What is the dress code?
Daytime: traditional — silks, cottons, and comfortable shoes.
Evening reception: Indian festive or cocktail — dress up in your festive best.
What will the weather be like?
December in Thane is pleasant, with warm afternoons and cooler mornings and evenings. Much of the day is outdoors, so dress light and comfortable.
Any colours to avoid?
The bride will be wearing yellow for the Vivaha Hom and the Muhurat, so we'd love for guests to choose another shade during the ceremonies. Otherwise, the brighter the better!
Can we take photos during the ceremony?
Please do! We'd love to see the day through your eyes, and we'll share how to send us your photos closer to the day.
I can't be there in person. Can I still join?
Of course! We'll share a livestream link closer to the day so you can watch the ceremonies and send your blessings from wherever you are.
Questions? hariniandchinmay@gmail.com
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RSVP
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Please let us know by 10 November 2026.
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