· 5:30 pm
Nischayathartham
The formal engagement. Both families exchange thamboolam of betel leaves, coconut and fruit, and the lagna patrika is read aloud.
Attire Silk sarees and half-sarees; veshti or kurta in jewel tones.
ಶುಭ ವಿವಾಹ
Shubha Vivaha · Mysuru · 2027
Lakshmi & Karthik
With the blessings of Sri Chamundeshwari and our elders, we request your gracious presence as we tie the knot in the temple tradition.
Muhurtham
· 9:15 to 10:30 am
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The muhurtham has begun. Thank you for your blessings.
Two families, one auspicious morning
Lakshmi grew up a short walk from Chamundi Hill; Karthik comes from a family of music teachers in Chennai. Our parents met over a horoscope, we met over filter coffee, and the rest followed. Join us for four ceremonies across two days, a banana-leaf feast and a great deal of nadaswaram.
- Ceremonies
- 4
- Days
- 10 & 11 Feb
- City
- Mysuru
The ceremonies
Order of the rituals
Timings are as fixed by our family priest. Do arrive fifteen minutes early for the muhurtham.
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· 7:00 am
Kashi Yatra
Karthik sets off for Kashi with an umbrella and a walking stick, until Lakshmi's father persuades him to stay and marry instead.
Attire Cotton silk, light colours; comfortable footwear for the walk.
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· 9:15 to 10:30 am
Muhurtham
The mangalyadharanam before the sacred fire, followed by saptapadi, the seven steps. Akshathai will be handed out so you can shower your blessings.
Attire Traditional: Mysore silk or Kanjeevaram, veshti with angavastram.
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· 7:00 pm
Reception
An evening on the mantapa lawns with a Carnatic fusion trio, a dinner buffet and plenty of photographs with the new couple.
Attire Festive evening wear; lehengas, sherwanis or bandhgalas welcome.
Families & blessings
With the blessings of our elders
The bride
Lakshmi Ramanathan
Daughter of Smt. Vasanthi & Sri R. Ramanathan
Saraswathipuram, Mysuru
Granddaughter of Smt. Kamala & Late Sri V. Raghavan
Māṅgalyaṃ tantunānena mama jīvana hetunā
"This sacred thread is the reason of my life." The verse chanted as the mangalyam is tied.
The groom
Karthik Subramanian
Son of Smt. Padma & Sri K. Subramanian
Mylapore, Chennai
Grandson of Smt. Janaki & Sri N. Krishnamurthy
Cannot travel to Mysuru? Your blessings reach us all the same.
Send blessings on WhatsAppThe venue
Shreeranga Kalyana Mantapa
No. 14, Chamundi Hill Road,near Lalitha Mahal Road junction,
Mysuru, Karnataka 570011
- All four ceremonies take place here; the reception is on the garden lawns behind the main hall.
- From Mysuru Junction it is about 20 minutes by auto or cab.
- From Bengaluru allow 3 hours by road on the expressway.
Good to know
A few gentle notes
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Kalyana bhojanam
A traditional lunch on banana leaf follows the muhurtham from 11:00 am. Every dish is vegetarian and made without onion or garlic.
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Footwear counter
The mantapa is a sacred space. Volunteers will look after your footwear at the main entrance.
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Parking & shuttles
Parking for 120 cars inside the grounds. A shuttle runs from the city bus stand every 30 minutes from 6:30 am.
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Stay in Mysuru
We have held rooms at two guest houses near Chamundi Hill Road. Ask for the Lakshmi–Karthik block when you RSVP.
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Will you bless us in person?
Please reply by 20 January 2027 so we can plan the seating and the banana leaves. Your reply opens in WhatsApp with everything filled in; just press send.