A sample invitationWith love, for the Kumaran family
Trace the white line to draw it fasterDrawn in one unbroken line, as a kolam should be
அன்புடன் அழைக்கிறோம்
With love, we invite you
Priya & Arun
Saturday 12 June 2027 · Nallur, Jaffna
Muhurtham 9.05 to 10.30 in the morning
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How our paths met
Like the line of a kolam, our story kept circling back to the same places until it became one.
2018
The Nallur festival
We first met among the crowds and the lamps of the Nallur festival.
2020
The University of Jaffna
From 2020 we studied together at the University of Jaffna, and the long walks home became the best part of the day.
January 2025
Thai Pongal
Our families met over Thai Pongal. As the pot boiled over, the wedding date was set.
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The muhurtham day
Saturday 12 June 2027. The muhurtham begins at 9.05 in the morning, so please come a little early.
7.30 AM
Welcoming the groom
Mappillai azhaippu
The groom is welcomed at the door with nadaswaram, a garland and a lit lamp.
Nallur Kalyana Mandapam
9.05 AM
The auspicious time, 9.05 to 10.30
Muhurtham and thaali kattu
At the auspicious time, with the blessings of our elders, the thaali is tied.
Nallur Kalyana Mandapam
12.00 PM
The feast
Virundhu
A traditional vegetarian lunch, served on banana leaf.
Nallur Kalyana Mandapam
6.30 PM
The evening celebration
Reception
An evening of music, dinner and blessings with family and friends.
Green Grass Hall
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Where to find us
Two places in Jaffna, a short drive apart.
Morning ceremonies and lunch
Nallur Kalyana Mandapam
Point Pedro Road, Nallur
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What to wear
Traditional dress. Silk sarees and veshti are most welcome.
- Turmeric yellow
- Vermilion
- Rice-flour cream
Framed memories
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