Sradha and Jaymin’s Chandlo Vidhi (engagement)
Sradha and Jaymin’s Engagement took place at Chalkhill Primary School in Wembley. The chandlo matli vidhi is also known as Sagai, Magni, Ghor Dhanna in different Indian/Gujarati communities. The event is to celebrate the first formal party before the wedding and it’s pre-ceremonies. The families exchange good wishes and gifts, however a formal ring ceremony cement’s the relationship on this occasion.
It all starts with the Bride’s seven brother’s making an entrance with their gifts (usually fruits, dates, and Indian sweets) whilst one brother brings in the matli (decorated clay pot). The engagement was followed by traditional Garba and Raas.
Sradha’s brothers with traditional gifts awaiting to meet the groom’s family
Sradha’s Chandlo Vidhi and her brothers
Sradha and Jaymin worshipping at their Chandlo Vidhi
Sradha and her sisters
Jaymin just about to propose to Sradha
Smiles after the proposals
Sradha showing off her engagement wedding ring
To the future Bride and Groom in front of both families and friends
Sradha dancing away, traditional Gujarati Raas
Jaymin and Sradha’s Raas
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