Kumaoni Vivah
Ganesh Puja · Mehendi · Baraat · Phere · Bidai
Ganesh Puja · Mandap Vidhi
Every Kumaoni wedding begins with Ganesh Puja — invoking Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles. The sacred mandap is decorated with traditional Aipan art, and elders chant mangalacharan for divine blessings.
Aipan Designrice paste art
Nariyal
holy offering
Bhog Prasadsweet rice
“Ganeshji ka aashirwad, mangal bhare yeh saat phere.” — Kumaoni blessing
कुमाऊँनी संस्कार · Sacred Ceremonies
Ganesh Puja
invoking Lord Ganesh
Mehendi & Mangal Geet
henna + folk songs
Suwal Pathai
formal invitation
Baraat arrival
groom's procession
Duliargh
groom welcome
Jaimaal
exchange of garlands
Kanyadaan
giving away bride
Phere
sacred rounds
Ashirwad
elders' blessings
Bidai
bridal farewell