Sandstone arches of a Rajasthani palace at golden hour, hills in the distance

The Wedding Of

Harshita&Prajwal

26 November 2026

Pratap Mahal · Pushkar · Rajasthan

मारवाड़ meets மதராஸ்

A Marwadi–Tamil Brahmin wedding.

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“A university queue in Manchester, four summers of European trains, and two families whose homes sit two thousand kilometres apart. This November, all of it arrives in one sandstone courtyard in Pushkar.”
The Celebrations ↓

Itinerary

Three Days in Pushkar

Day One

Tuesday, 24 November

  1. 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Mehendi

    An afternoon of henna, marigolds and slow conversation as the celebrations begin.

    Watercolor illustration for Mehendi
  2. 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

    Dinner Soiree

    A relaxed evening at the table — the two families, old friends and new, together at last.

    Watercolor illustration for Dinner Soiree
  3. 11:30 pm – 2:00 am

    After Party

    For those who insist the night is still young.

    Watercolor illustration for After Party

Day Two

Wednesday, 25 November

  1. 10:00 am – 11:00 am

    Tel Baan

    A Marwadi morning ritual — turmeric and oil, blessings from the elders, laughter guaranteed.

    Watercolor illustration for Tel Baan
  2. 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

    Bhaat

    The maternal family arrives bearing gifts, in one of Marwad's most cherished traditions.

    Watercolor illustration for Bhaat
  3. 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

    Tikka Mudda / Sangeet

    The tikka ceremony, then a stage, two families, and months of secret rehearsals revealed.

    Watercolor illustration for Tikka Mudda / Sangeet

Day Three

Thursday, 26 November

  1. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Kalyanam / Shaadi

    A Tamil Brahmin kalyanam and a Marwadi shaadi, woven into one morning under the mandap.

    Watercolor illustration for Kalyanam / Shaadi
  2. 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Musical Night

    An evening of music under the Pushkar sky to toast the newlyweds.

    Watercolor illustration for Musical Night
  3. 11:00 pm onwards

    After Party

    One last dance floor. No curfew.

    Watercolor illustration for After Party

The Venue

Pratap Mahal

Pushkar · Rajasthan

A sandstone palace on the edge of the desert — carved jharokhas, open courtyards, and the Aravalli hills holding the horizon. All three days of celebration unfold within its walls.

Pratap Mahal, Pushkar
Ajmer District, Rajasthan, India
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Dress Code

What to Wear

A note for each celebration — swipe through the events below. Detailed palettes and attire notes are on their way.

Wardrobe guide for Mehendi

Tuesday, 24 November

Mehendi

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Wardrobe guide for Dinner Soiree

Tuesday, 24 November

Dinner Soiree

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Wardrobe guide for After Party

Tuesday, 24 November

After Party

11:30 pm – 2:00 am

Wardrobe guide for Tel Baan

Wednesday, 25 November

Tel Baan

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Wardrobe guide for Bhaat

Wednesday, 25 November

Bhaat

1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Wardrobe guide for Tikka Mudda / Sangeet

Wednesday, 25 November

Tikka Mudda / Sangeet

7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Wardrobe guide for Kalyanam / Shaadi

Thursday, 26 November

Kalyanam / Shaadi

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wardrobe guide for Musical Night

Thursday, 26 November

Musical Night

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Wardrobe guide for After Party

Thursday, 26 November

After Party

11:00 pm onwards