Wedding traditions of Pune
The cultural capital of Maharashtra, known for the traditional Marathi wedding, the nauvari sari and the Peshwa-era halls.
Pune keeps a strong Marathi wedding tradition. The bride often wears a nine-yard sari, the nauvari, and the groom a white dhoti and a turban, and the ceremony is short, early and in Marathi.
A wedding here
The wedding is held in the morning. The bride is brought to the mandap by her maternal uncle and the couple stand on two low stools, facing each other with a cloth, the antarpat, between them. Mangalashtaka verses are chanted, and when the cloth is removed they exchange garlands.
Where weddings happen
Karyalay halls in the old city such as Sadashiv Peth and Shaniwar Peth, and large lawns on the outskirts.
The season and the calendar
Weddings follow the Marathi calendar, with the peak in April and May and again before Diwali. Many couples register the marriage civilly.
Wedding customs of Pune
Also part of it, and being written: Marathi wedding (The rites of a Marathi wedding.), Nauvari sari (The nine-yard sari.), Mundavalya (The pearl strings tied across the bride's and groom's forehead.), Mangalashtaka (The verses chanted at the mangal moment.), Paithani (A silk sari with peacock designs.).
A wedding trail idea for Pune
- Tulshibaug A market of household goods and wedding items.
- Laxmi Road A famous street of saris and jewellery.
- Shaniwar Wada A historic fort in the old city.
- Appa Balwant Chowk A textile market.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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