॥ Om Namo Arihantanam ॥
॥ Shri Ganeshaya Namah ॥
With the blessings of our elders
we request the pleasure
of your company at the wedding of
Divyesh
son of Samta & Sandeep Karnavat
Smriti
daughter of Kaveri & Umashanker
16 & 17 March 2027
Gokulam Grand · Kumarakom, Kerala
The wedding celebrations
16 & 17 march 2027
Muhurtham · Wednesday 17 March · 8:30 AM
Two days by the lake
the celebrations
Tuesday 16 March
Morning
Arrivals and Registration
We'll collect you from Kochi airport or Kottayam station and bring you to Kumarakom. Freshen up and explore the resort.
Noon12:30 PM onwards
Swagatam
Meet the wedding party over a curated Chef's lunch. You might even catch a traditional welcome dance!
LookCome as you are
Afternoon2 PM onwards
Free & Easy
Check in to your room, rest, swim or try the hotel activities, like kayaking, pedal boating or a backwater cruise! It's also your chance to rehearse choreography with your dance group.
Afternoon4 PM
Tea O'Clock
High tea by the lake, for those needing their caffeine shot!
Afternoon4 PM
Beera Badhai
A Marwari tradition in which Divyesh's mother formally invites her brother to the wedding.
Evening6:30 PM onwards
Mehendi Baithak
Henna for anyone who wants it, a few games, good music and plenty of catching up. Let's warm up for the wedding. Dinner is served.
LookIndo-western casual
Get some sleep, as the wedding festivities start early next morning.
Wednesday 17 March
Morning8:30 AM onwards
Muhurtham
The heart of our wedding, about 2-3 hours of Tamil Brahmin rituals. Find a comfortable seat, fan yourself, and shower us with blessings. Breakfast will be available.
LookSouth Indian traditional
This is the one where we'd especially love to see your South Indian style: a saree, or a white veshti with a shirt or kurta.
Noon12:30 PM onwards
Kerala Sadhya
Served bottomless on a banana leaf. Fill up on a full Kerala-style wedding feast, then retreat to your rooms for a well deserved break.
Evening6 PM
Baraat
Join the groom's procession, with dhol, dancing and plenty of noise. Everyone's welcome to join in!
LookBollywood glam
Evening7 PM onwards
Dinner & Dance
Kick off the evening by welcoming the newlyweds, then it's your turn to perform and watch the performances! Settle in for a long, loud celebration with food, dancing and good company.
LookBollywood glam
Thursday 18 March
Morning
Breakfast & Goodbyes
Breakfast, check out, and a drop back to the airport or station.
Timings may shift a little closer to the day
Your stay
we'll take care of the rest
Your room at Gokulam Grand is arranged, along with pick-ups from Kochi airport or Kottayam station. Check in Tuesday 16 March, check out Thursday 18 March. Share your travel details in the RSVP.
Karnavat family
Name TBC
Number to be confirmedIyer family
Name TBC
Number to be confirmedRSVP
With love and blessingsThe Karnavat and Iyer families