FAQs
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What are the wedding colors?
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Deep Teal (Groom Side) & Rust/Burnt Orange (Bride Side)
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Are children allowed to attend?
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Yes, children are welcome to attend the wedding ceremony at the Gurdwara (Sikh Temple). However, the Cocktail Hour is hosted at a hotel rooftop bar and may not best accommodate small children.
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What is proper Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) etiquette?
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DRESS CODE: Please wear modest apparel, covering shoulders, legs, and heads. Shoes are not to be worn within the temple or langar (lunch) hall. There are shoe cubbies provided to stow your footwear. If you forget a headscarf, bandanas are available for use in temple lobby. ENTERING THE TEMPLE: Once you enter the temple after morning tea and snacks you will see the hall has two sides. Women are seated on floor to the right and men are seated on the floor to the left. You will see Sikh guests first lining up in the aisle waiting to bow down in front of the Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book). If you wish to participate, please bring a small money donation to place in the donation box, bow, and then find a seat on the floor on the appropriate side. *Smoking or drinking is not permitted on temple premises.
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What type of food will be served at the Gurdwara (Sikh Temple)?
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The Gurdwara serves strictly vegetarian Indian cuisine. Non-alcoholic beverages (ie. Chai tea, water, and soft drinks) will be provided.
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What happens in an Anand Karaj (Sikh wedding ceremony)?
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Traditionally the bride and groom must complete 4 Laavaans (rounds) around the Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book). Each Laavaan is symbolic of something specific. To learn more about each round and the ceremony, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laavaan.
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Where can I purchase Indian outfits?
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A few of Raj's favorite online shops are listed below: Women’s wear: https://www.hatkay.com/collections/salwar-kameez Women’s wear: https://www.pomchajaipur.com/collections/kurta-suit-sets Women’s and men’s wear: https://www.lashkaraa.com/collections/salwar-kameez Womens, Mens, and Jewelry: https://www.perniaspopupshop.com/ Kids wear: https://littlemuffet.com/ Jewelry: https://www.worntowow.com/endoftheyearsale Etsy is also a great place for custom stitched or ready-made men’s and women’s Indian clothes and jewelry as well. Search: “Indian suits or jewelry” or “Men’s Kurtas”.