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The Wedding Weekend

July 3rd - 5th, 2026

Coimbatore, India

Schedule

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Day One | July 3rd, Friday
All events and stay for the night at Dvara Siruvani Resorts, Coimbatore

நல்வரவு
Welcome Lunch


1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

நல்வரவு
Welcome Lunch


1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


Guests may arrive and check in at any time throughout the morning. Food will be available as you settle in and prepare for the weekend ahead. This is an informal event.


Guests may arrive and check in at any time throughout the morning. Food will be available as you settle in and prepare for the weekend ahead. This is an informal event.

மருதாணி திருவிழா

Meet & Greet | Mehendi


5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

மருதாணி திருவிழா

Meet & Greet | Mehendi


5:00 pm - 6:30 pm


An intimate gathering for close friends and family to get to know one another. We'll have some Maruthani artists available (ceremonial henna tattoos), dance performances, and some fun games to open the weekend with energy.


An intimate gathering for close friends and family to get to know one another. We'll have some Maruthani artists available (ceremonial henna tattoos), dance performances, and some fun games to open the weekend with energy.

ஒளியும் ஒலியும்

Forest After Dark | Cocktails


8:00 pm onwards

ஒளியும் ஒலியும்

Forest After Dark | Cocktails


8:00 pm onwards


The evening will feature choreographed dance performances and an open bar. A chess tournament will take place alongside the celebrations.


The evening will feature choreographed dance performances and an open bar. A chess tournament will take place alongside the celebrations.

Day Two | July 4th, Saturday
All events and stay for the night at Merlis Hotel, Coimbatore

Breakfast & Relax


7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Breakfast & Relax


7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast at Dvara Siruvani Resort.


Guests can choose to explore the nearby lake, go on a morning hike, or lounge in your private plunge pools.

Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast at Dvara Siruvani Resort.


Guests can choose to explore the nearby lake, go on a morning hike, or lounge in your private plunge pools.

Transportation to the Next Venue


12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Transportation to the Next Venue


12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Transportation and luggage assistance will be arranged for checkout from Dvara Resorts and check-in at the next venue, Merlis Hotel.


Lunch and refreshments will be available at both venues as needed.

Transportation and luggage assistance will be arranged for checkout from Dvara Resorts and check-in at the next venue, Merlis Hotel.


Lunch and refreshments will be available at both venues as needed.

நலங்கு

Nalangu


5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

நலங்கு

Nalangu


5:00 pm to 7:00 pm


Nalangu is a South Indian wedding tradition featuring rituals that symbolize a joyful transition into married life, and blessings from close friends and family.


They reflect ideas of purification, protection from negative energy, and the importance of community.


Nalangu is a South Indian wedding tradition featuring rituals that symbolize a joyful transition into married life, and blessings from close friends and family.


They reflect ideas of purification, protection from negative energy, and the importance of community.

Dinner & Reception


7:30 pm Onwards

Dinner & Reception


7:30 pm Onwards

The wedding reception will be a warm, celebratory space for guests to meet, mingle, and congratulate the couple. Dinner and drinks will be served, featuring both a North Indian fusion buffet and a traditional South Indian banana leaf meal, alongside live music performances throughout the evening.


Guests will also be invited to a special screening of a teaser from Roots: The Story of Us—a short film exploring the lives and legacies of Shravan and Svanika’s grandparents and ancestors.

The wedding reception will be a warm, celebratory space for guests to meet, mingle, and congratulate the couple. Dinner and drinks will be served, featuring both a North Indian fusion buffet and a traditional South Indian banana leaf meal, alongside live music performances throughout the evening.


Guests will also be invited to a special screening of a teaser from Roots: The Story of Us—a short film exploring the lives and legacies of Shravan and Svanika’s grandparents and ancestors.

Day Three | July 5th, Sunday
Primary Events & Optional Night Stay at the Merlis Hotel, Coimbatore

முகூர்த்தம்
Muhurtham (The Wedding)


7:00 am to 9:00 am

முகூர்த்தம்
Muhurtham (The Wedding)


7:00 am to 9:00 am

It is the most sacred and central part of a South Indian wedding, marking the auspicious moment when the couple is formally united in marriage.


Key rituals include the tying of the thaali (mangalsutra) signifying commitment, prosperity, and the blessings of family and friends.


It is the most sacred and central part of a South Indian wedding, marking the auspicious moment when the couple is formally united in marriage.


Key rituals include the tying of the thaali (mangalsutra) signifying commitment, prosperity, and the blessings of family and friends.


Relax and Recharge


9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Relax and Recharge


9:00 am - 6:00 pm


Traditional South Indian breakfast and lunch will be provided.


Guests can take the time to relax, use the hotel spa or pool, or visit Svanika & Shravan's homes.


Traditional South Indian breakfast and lunch will be provided.


Guests can take the time to relax, use the hotel spa or pool, or visit Svanika & Shravan's homes.

சாங்கியம்

Sangyam


7:00 pm to 9:00 pm onwards

சாங்கியம்

Sangyam


7:00 pm to 9:00 pm onwards


A ritual where the bride visits the groom’s home for the first time as his wife, marking the integration of the two families. The ceremony involves a warm, celebratory welcome by the groom’s family. Dinner will be provided.


A ritual where the bride visits the groom’s home for the first time as his wife, marking the integration of the two families. The ceremony involves a warm, celebratory welcome by the groom’s family. Dinner will be provided.

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Across all of these events, three ideas guided how we brought this celebration to life.

First, each ceremony is deeply rooted in South Indian tradition, reflecting both Tamil and Telugu cultures, and the values and meanings they carry for us.

Second, this is ultimately a celebration of the people in our lives; we wanted to create space for our families and friends to connect, build new relationships, and share in the joy of this moment together.

And finally, we wanted it to feel vibrant and alive, filled with music, dance, color, and a sense of occasion that brings energy and warmth to every part of the celebration. We hope there is something here for everyone to carry back home.

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With gratitude.

Thank you for filling our lives with so much love and joy. We are so happy to welcome you to Coimbatore, India, and share this incredibly special moment together. Your presence makes it more meaningful.

Shravan & Svanika

Wedding Weekend |
3rd to 5th July 2026

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With gratitude.

Thank you for filling our lives with so much love and joy. We are so happy to welcome you to Coimbatore, India, and share this incredibly special moment together. Your presence makes it more meaningful.

Shravan & Svanika

Wedding Weekend |
3rd to 5th July 2026

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With gratitude.

Thank you for filling our lives with so much love and joy. We are so happy to welcome you to Coimbatore, India, and share this incredibly special moment together. Your presence makes it more meaningful.

Shravan & Svanika

Wedding Weekend |
3rd to 5th July 2026

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