Hindu Ceremony
General Information
- Friday, 12th June 2026
- 9:30am - approx 15:00pm
- Location: Sri Muthumariamman Temple
- Address: Carl-Buderus-Straße 3a, 30455 Hannover, Germany
What To Expect
Our wedding will be a traditional Hindu Tamil ceremony celebrated in a temple, a sacred space filled with prayers and centuries-old traditions. It is a deeply meaningful and joyful ritual, centered on love, family, friends and blessings for our life together.
Rather than one single moment, the ceremony unfolds as a beautiful sequence of rituals. Even if the words and customs are unfamiliar, we invite you to simply be present, to watch, listen in the peaceful and celebratory atmosphere.
The heart of the ceremony is the tying of the Thali, the sacred wedding necklace, which symbolizes our union and commitment to one another. Some rituals will involve close family and friends, while guests are welcome to observe and experience this special moment with us. The ceremony will last approximately 3 hours. Afterwards, we would love to greet you and celebrate together over a vegan lunch, shared with gratitude and joy.
Hotel Recommendations
- NH Hotel Hannover (Am Klagesmarkt 12, 30159 Hannover, www.nh-hotels.com)
- Courtyard by Mariott Hannover (Arthur-Menge-Ufer 3, 30169 Hannover, www.marriott.com)
- Amplidi Hotel Hannover (Carl-Buderus-Straße 2, 30455 Hannover, www.hotel-amplidi.de)
Timeline
The Ceremony Flow (9:30-12:00)
- Welcoming the Groom – The bride's family welcomes the groom and his attendant; the Tholan (Bride's side Groom's Supporter) perform a welcoming ritual.
Tholan: Majuran Loganathan - Ganesha Ritual – The priest invokes Lord Ganesha with prayers and blessings to begin the ceremony.
- Bride's Entrance – The bride enters, with Tholi (Groom's side Bride's Supporter) accompanied by her close family.
Tholi: Zana Hertenstein - Kanya Thaanam – Giving the bride away: The Bride's family is handing over their cherished daughter to the Groom and his family. The Bride sits on her father's lap with a coconut in her hands. The Bride's father then lifts her hands and passes the coconut to the Groom, while the Bride's mother sprinkles holy water over it. This symbolizes the Bride's parents asking the Groom to look after their daughter for the rest of their lives, since this ritual celebrates the merging of two families.
- Thali Ceremony – The groom ties the Thali (sacred wedding necklace) around the bride's neck — the most significant moment. Guests shower the newlyweds with fresh flower petals and rice grains.
- Saptapadi — The Seven Steps – The couple takes seven steps together around the sacred fire, representing vows for their life ahead.
- Blessings – Family and guests offer their blessings as the ceremony concludes.
- Final Prayers & Conclusion
You don't need to follow every step, simply being present means a lot to us.
Traditional Lunch (12:30 – 15:00)
Dress Code
Traditional clothing is welcome but not required. These are gentle recommendations. Please wear what makes you feel respectful, comfortable, and yourself.
Men: Traditional wear such as veshti/dhoti or kurta is welcome. Smart trousers with a shirt are also perfectly fine.
Women: Saree, salwar kameez, lehenga, or other modest dresses. If you are interested in borrowing or buying a saree or other traditional attire, please feel free to reach out to us. We would be happy to help and love being part of it.
Children: Comfortable, modest clothing that allows them to move freely.
Whether this is your first Hindu wedding or one of many, we are honored to have you with us. Your presence and blessings mean the world to us, thank you for being part of this sacred beginning. If you're unsure what to do at any point, simply follow the crowd and enjoy the moment!