Communities

Every tradition. None watered down.

ShaadiHive comes pre-configured for the major Indian wedding traditions — and the mixed-tradition weddings that are increasingly normal in diaspora families.

Hindu

From a Marwari sagai to a Tamil Brahmin Muhurtham — community-tuned rituals and function defaults.

North Indian

South Indian

Bengali

Marwari

Gujarati

Punjabi

Maharashtrian

Telugu

Tamil

Roka

First formal acknowledgment between families; gifts and sweets are exchanged.

Haldi

Turmeric paste applied to bride and groom for purification and a healthy glow.

Mehendi

Henna applied to the bride's hands and feet; the women's celebration.

Sangeet

Music-and-dance night where both families perform for the couple.

Sikh

Roka, Maiyan, and the Anand Karaj — guidance that respects every Lavaan.

Roka

Engagement-equivalent: families commit to the match.

Maiyan

Haldi-equivalent ritual cleansing before the wedding.

Anand Karaj

The Sikh wedding ceremony — four Lavaans around the Guru Granth Sahib.

Doli

Bride's farewell as she leaves with the groom.

Muslim

Mangni, Mehendi, Nikah, Walima — clear checklists and invitation templates.

Mangni

Engagement ceremony where the couple exchange rings.

Mehendi

Henna night for the bride and women in the family.

Nikah

The Islamic marriage contract is signed in front of witnesses and the Qazi.

Walima

Reception hosted by the groom's family after the Nikah.

Christian

Indian-Christian weddings, Goan Roce included.

Engagement

Formal engagement and exchange of rings.

Roce

Goan/Mangalorean pre-wedding bath ritual with coconut milk.

Wedding Mass

Exchange of vows and rings in church.

Reception

Cake cutting, first dance, family toasts.

Jain

Lagna Lekhan, Phera, and Ashirvad in their proper order.

Lagna Lekhan

Formal engagement; the lagna patrika is read aloud.

Phera

Four pheras around the sacred fire with mantras from Jain scriptures.

Ashirvad

Blessings from elders after the ceremony.

Parsi

Adravanu, Madhavsaro, and the Lagan ceremony — a tradition we don't see often enough.

Adravanu

Engagement ritual where the families formally accept the match.

Madhavsaro

Mango sapling planted as a symbol of fertility.

Achumichu

Ritual welcoming of the groom at the bride's home.

Ashirwad

Priest's blessings during the Lagan ceremony.

Mixed traditions

Blending two traditions thoughtfully — without offending either family.

Combined Engagement

Honor both family traditions during the engagement.

Joint Wedding Ceremony

Blend rituals from both communities thoughtfully.

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