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September 16th, 2026

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Our Venues

Watercolour illustration of Laxmi Narayan Mandir Temple in Sacramento

Wedding venue

Laxmi Narayan Mandir Temple

Laxmi Narayan Mandir Temple

7495 Elder Creek Rd, Sacramento, CA 95824

Madhu and Brindha standing together in a watercolor college courtyard

An Introduction

Raghu’s aunt Madhu and Sanjanaa’s mother, Brindha, met in college. Madhu Attha made the thoughtful introduction that brought us into each other’s lives.

The first WhatsApp messages between Raghu and Sanjanaa, beginning with Raghu saying hello

One Message at a Time

Connected on WhatsApp, one message a day soon became hours of late-night conversation. Between stories about life, laughter, and games of Uno, something meaningful began to take shape.

Sanjanaa and Raghu smiling together during Raghu’s visit to California

California, In Person

Raghu’s visit to Sanjanaa in California brought our connection out of the chat and into the world. The ease we had found in conversation felt just as natural side by side.

Sanjanaa holding a bouquet of flowers on a New York City street

New York, Together

When Sanjanaa visited Raghu in New York City, she stepped into his corner of the world. Sharing the city made the distance feel smaller - and our future feel closer.

Raghu and Sanjanaa looking into each other’s eyes with the New York City skyline behind them

Choosing Forever

Through every conversation and journey, the answer became beautifully clear: we wanted to build a life together. We decided to get married - and choose each other, forever.

Two days of celebration

Muhurtham window · 9:00–10:30 AM

Watercolor illustration of a traditional South Indian wedding breakfast
8:00 AM

Wedding Breakfast

We begin the morning together over a traditional South Indian breakfast before the wedding rituals get underway.

Watercolor illustration of the groom setting out for the traditional Kasi Yatra
8:30 AM · 10–15 min

Kasi Yatra

Raghu symbolically sets off in pursuit of a spiritual life before Sanjanaa’s family lovingly calls him back to embrace married life.

Watercolor illustration of the bride and groom exchanging wedding garlands
8:45 AM · 10–15 min

Maalai Maatral

We exchange flower garlands in a joyful welcome, with a little playful help from both families.

Watercolor illustration of the bride and groom seated on a decorated oonjal swing
9:00 AM · 20–30 min

Oonjal

Seated together on the decorated swing, we are surrounded by songs, blessings, and rituals that honor life’s journey side by side.

Watercolor illustration of the traditional Kanyadaanam ceremony
9:30 AM · 20–30 min

Kanyadaanam

Sanjanaa’s parents place her hand in Raghu’s, joining our families in a sacred moment of trust, love, and blessing.

Watercolor illustration of the Mangalya Dharanam thali-tying ceremony
10:00 AM · 10–15 min

Mangalya Dharanam

At the heart of the muhurtham, Raghu ties the sacred thali as our loved ones shower us with rice, flowers, and blessings.

Watercolor illustration of the couple taking seven steps around the sacred fire
10:15 AM · 20–30 min

Sapthapadi & Agni Rituals

Together we take seven sacred steps around the agni, making the promises that will guide our married life.

Watercolor illustration of the Ammi Mithithal, Arundhati Paarthal, and Metti rituals
10:40 AM · 15–20 min

Ammi Mithithal, Arundhati Paarthal & Metti

The final rites honor steadiness, devotion, and partnership through Ammi Mithithal, Arundhati Paarthal, and the placing of the metti.

Watercolor illustration of the newly married couple receiving blessings from their elders
11:00 AM · 20–30 min

Aasirvadam

We bow before our elders and receive their blessings as both families welcome us into this new chapter together.

Watercolor illustration of a South Indian wedding lunch served on banana leaves
11:30 AM

Wedding Lunch

The morning concludes around the table with a generous vegetarian feast served on banana leaves. Please stay and celebrate with us.

To be honest, this is a gathering of the people who shaped us and we can't imagine saying I do without you in the room.

September 16, 2026

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