Our Engagement Services:
The engagement (Nichayathartham) is the most arduous yet joyous task in arranged marriages. It marks the first official union of two families. The girl's parents approach the boy's parents, horoscopes (Janma-patra) are exchanged, and upon matching, the alliance is finalized.
During this process, the boy's parents visit the girl's home, and if all goes well, the date is set. We at Catering Shastry handle everything from the initial hospitality to the grand engagement feast.
We ensure all rituals, from the exchange of 'Thamboolam' to the feast, are conducted traditionally.
Assistance with the Vadhyar for writing the Lagna Patrika, specifying date, time, and venue.
Beautiful arrangement of fruits, sweetmeats, dry fruits, and sarees for the exchange ritual.
Capturing the candid moments of the couple's first official function together.
Serving refreshing drinks and snacks (Bajji, Bonda, Coffee) to the groom's family upon arrival.
Sourcing and packaging traditional return gifts (Thamboolam bags) for all guests.
Choice of traditional plantain leaf sitting lunch or a modern buffet spread for the engagement.