Customary functions
Maiya - 12th January 2025
This is the oil ceremony
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When: Sunday 12th January 2025, 10.30am
Venue: This ceremony will take place at Min's sister Jas's home. It's in a gated community. Please inform security that you're here for 'The Wedding' or 'Jas & Kev'. Look for house number 5
Address: 4779, Jalan OZ 33, Taman Ozana Impian, 75450 Malacca
Dress code: Casual attire
The Maiya ceremony, also known as the oil or turmeric ceremony, is a pre-wedding tradition in Punjabi culture. It's a joyful ritual in which the bride and groom are anointed with a paste made of turmeric, yoghurt, and mustard oil, applied to their skin to cleanse and purify them before their wedding day.
The yellow colour of turmeric represents auspiciousness and is believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
During the ceremony, family and friends come together, singing traditional songs and offering blessings to the couple.
Lunch consisting of local delicacies will be provided.
Mehndi - 12th January 2025
This is when we put henna on our hands
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When: Sunday 12th January 2025. This will take place after the Maiya ceremony at approximately 1.30pm
Venue: This ceremony will take place at Min's sister Jas's home. It's in a gated community. Please inform security that you're here for 'The Wedding' or 'Jas & Kev'. Look for house number 5
Address: 4779, Jalan OZ 33, Taman Ozana Impian, 75450 Malacca
Dress code: Casual attire
The Mehndi (or henna) ceremony involves the bride-to-be's hands and feet being decorated with beautiful henna designs, creating elaborate patterns that represent joy, beauty, and spiritual awakening.
The intricate designs are not just a form of decoration but also have cultural meaning, with motifs often featuring symbols of love and prosperity.
Along with the bride, female guests also participate in the celebrations by getting their hands decorated with henna.
Afternoon tea with local delicacies will be served
Sangeet - 13th January 2025
This is the party night!
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When: Monday 13th January 2025. 6pm to late
Venue: 1-Altitude Rooftop Bar Level 44, ElementX Mall, Jalan Melaka Raya 23, Taman Melaka Raya, Hatten City, Malacca
Dress Code: Glamorous traditional Indian or Western attire. Women can dress in lehengas, sarees or salwar kameez. Men can wear kurtas or dress smart casual.
Sangeet, is a vibrant and boisterous pre-wedding tradition filled with music, dance, and festivities.
The night will feature lively performances of traditional dance forms such as Bhangra. It's a time for everyone to showcase their moves, express their joy, and bond over shared cultural experiences.
In addition to the dancing, the Sangeet also includes musical performances, with family and friends singing traditional songs and melodies.
Come ready with your best moves!
A buffet dinner with local dishes will be served along with an open bar.
Recovery day - 14th January 2025
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Tuesday is a free and easy day. We encourage you to explore the local sites.
Massages: Massages are a must! There are a couple of places we'd recommend. Scents and Senses and Royal Thai.
Jonker Street: Famous for its vibrant night market (Friday to Sunday only), antique shops, and delicious street food.
A Famosa: The remains of a 16th-century Portuguese fortress.
St. Paul's Hill: Offers stunning views of the city and is home to historic ruins.
Christ Church: A beautiful Dutch colonial building painted in distinctive red.
Shopping and markets: Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Mahkota Parade.
Bars/Speakeasies: Hard Rock Cafe, Gravy Baby, Yu Neighbourhood, Budi, The Old Merchant.
Food and dining: Indulge in the local cuisine, which blends Malay, Chinese, and Indian flavours, and don't forget to sample the famous Nyonya cuisine, a unique fusion of Chinese and Malay culinary traditions.
Melaka River Cruise. Explore the historic city by gliding along the Malacca River on a 45 minute cruise.
SKYTREX Adventure Melaka: If you enjoy flying foxes, climbing obstacles, and tackling challenges, this could be right up your alley.
Malacca Zoo: The zoo may be worth a visit while in Malacca.
Anand Karaj - 15th January 2025
This is our wedding ceremony
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When: Wednesday 15 January 2025, 8.30am
Venue: Gurdwara Sahib Melaka (Malacca Sikh Temple)
Dress Code: Indian attire is encouraged, otherwise modest Western attire, and please keep your legs covered. Everyone is required to cover their heads when they are inside the Gurdwara (temple).
Women can choose to dress in lehengas or salwar kameez. Please carry a long scarf, veil or a pashmina for your head cover.
Men can choose to wear kurtas or smart casual attire. Men will be provided with a head covering at the temple.
This is the wedding day.
We will start the morning with Milni. This word translates to 'meeting' in Punjabi. This ceremony is all about the formal introduction and coming together of the two families. This will take place at the entrance, where the groom's family arrives and is warmly welcomed by the bride's family.
After the Milni, vegetarian breakfast will be served before the ceremonies start.
You are required to cover your head when you are in the Gurdwara (temple). Please carry a long scarf, veil or a pashmina. Men will be provided with a head covering on arrival. Caps, hats or berets are not considered appropriate.
You must also remove your shoes and place them in the designated space when you're at the temple.
When in the darbar (wedding hall), you will be sitting on a carpeted floor. You will be sitting cross-legged or otherwise on the floor for at least 1.5 hours, so dress please accordingly.
There are seats at the back of the hall for anyone who have mobility challenges.
The Anand Karaj (or wedding ceremony) will take place in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib. This is Sikhism's holy scripture, which serves as the spiritual guide.
The ceremony is led by a Granthi, a Sikh priest.
The bride and groom will bow to the Guru Granth Sahib in reverence and humility. The bride's father ties the ends of their scarves (known as palla) together, symbolising their unity and commitment to each other.
The most poignant moment of the Anand Karaj is the laava, a series of four hymns sung by the ragis (musicians) that represent the journey of the soul merging with the divine. As each hymn is sung, the bride and groom walk around the Guru Granth Sahib in a clockwise direction, representing their commitment to walk together on the path of righteousness and spirituality.
At the end of the ceremony, the bride and groom receive blessings and best wishes from their family and friends, marking the start of their new life together as husband and wife.
A sumptuous vegetarian langgar (or lunch) will be served in the Gurdwara dining hall after the wedding ceremony.