Description

Engagement / Sagai / Nischitartha Puja is done a few weeks or months before the marriage. It is an occasion to formalize the engagement and to seek blessings from Gods and the family elders for a happy and prosperous marriage. This is also an occasion to formally announce the date of marriage to all friends and relatives attending the ceremony. After the two families exchange gifts and blessings, they hold a formal ring ceremony to sanctify and formalize the engagement. The families announce the details of the wedding after completing the ceremony. Engagement ceremony usually includes Graha Shanti Homa/Havan to safeguard the couple and their families.