Nischitartham (Engagement Ceremony), for Lord Ganesha and the family deities (Nischitartham, Sagai Puja)
Nischitartham (Engagement Ceremony)
For Lord Ganesha and the family deities
- 1 to 2 hours
- At home
- 100% refund guarantee
About this puja
- The traditional Hindu engagement ceremony, where both families formally agree to the marriage with Ganesh Puja, exchange of gifts and the reading of the lagna patrika.
- Experienced Pandit for the ceremony
- Sankalp with both families’ details
- Preparation and reading of the lagna patrika on request
- Vidhi as per the families’ tradition
Also known as: Nischitartham, Sagai Puja, Nichayathartham, Engagement Puja
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Puja details
- Deity
- Lord Ganesha and the family deities
- Category
- Marriage & Sanskars
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
- Mode
- At home
- Starting dakshina
- On WhatsApp
- Also known as
- Nischitartham, Sagai Puja, Nichayathartham
What is Nischitartham (Engagement Ceremony)?
Nischitartham is the Telugu engagement ceremony at which the two families formally confirm the marriage. Known in the North as Sagai and in Tamil homes as Nichayathartham, it usually includes Ganesh Puja, the exchange of betel leaves, fruits, clothes and rings, and the reading of the lagna patrika, which announces the wedding muhurat.
In Hyderabad, Nischitartham is commonly held at the bride’s home, a function hall or a temple, with both families and close relatives present. The Pandit leads the ritual part, conducts the puja and reads out the details of the wedding to the gathering.
Our Pandits follow your family’s tradition and keep the ceremony well organised, so that both families can enjoy the occasion.
Significance
The engagement is the formal promise between two families, made before the deities and elders. Traditionally it is the moment when the match is publicly confirmed and the wedding date is set.
The exchange of tambulam, clothes and rings is a mark of mutual respect and acceptance, and the reading of the lagna patrika invites blessings for the wedding to come.
माङ्गल्यं तन्तुनानेन मम जीवनहेतुना।
कण्ठे बध्नामि सुभगे त्वं जीव शरदां शतम्॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Families whose children’s marriage has been agreed
- Telugu, Tamil and North Indian families following their own engagement customs
- Families who want the wedding muhurat announced formally
- Couples wishing to begin the wedding journey with a puja
When to perform
- Some weeks or months before the wedding, as the families choose
- On an auspicious date and time suggested by the Pandit
- After the kundali matching, where the family follows it
- Often on a weekend so relatives can attend
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally performed to seek blessings for the couple’s future together
- Families perform it to formally confirm the match before elders
- Is believed to bring an auspicious start to the wedding preparations
- Brings both families together in a shared ritual
- Honours each family’s customs and heritage
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Nischitartham (Engagement Ceremony) is performed
- 1Ganesh Puja and SankalpThe ceremony begins with Lord Ganesha’s worship and a sankalp for the coming marriage.
- 2Exchange of TambulamThe families exchange betel leaves, nuts, fruits, clothes and gifts as a mark of acceptance.
- 3Lagna PatrikaThe Pandit reads the lagna patrika, announcing the wedding date, muhurat and details to the gathering.
- 4Ring ExchangeWhere it is part of the family’s custom, the couple exchange rings.
- 5Blessings and AartiElders bless the couple, the Pandit concludes with aarti, and prasad is shared.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Kalash, mango leaves and coconut
- Roli, haldi, chandan and kumkum
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Flowers and garlands
- Betel leaves, supari and fruits for tambulam
- Clothes and gifts for exchange
- Engagement rings
- Diya, ghee and cotton wicks
- Incense sticks and camphor
- Sweets for prasad
We share a samagri list suited to your vidhi before the day. Samagri is not included in the dakshina; it is at an additional cost, agreed after discussion with Pandit ji.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit for the ceremony
- Sankalp with both families’ details
- Preparation and reading of the lagna patrika on request
- Vidhi as per the families’ tradition
- Samagri list shared in advance (samagri at additional cost, agreed with Pandit ji)
Not included
- Samagri (additional cost, agreed with Pandit ji)
- Venue, decoration and catering
- Rings, clothes and gifts
- Wedding printing and invitations
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat and preparation; samagri is extra, at a cost agreed with Pandit ji.
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The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- Sagai PujaHindi
- NischitarthamTelugu
- NichayatharthamTamil
- NischitarthaKannada
- Vivaha NischayamMalayali
- SakharpudaMarathi
- AshirbadBengali
- Gol DhanaGujarati
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Nischitartham (Engagement Ceremony) FAQs
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What is a lagna patrika?
It is the formal document that records the wedding date, muhurat and the families’ details. The Pandit prepares it and reads it out during the engagement.
Can the Pandit fix the wedding muhurat at the engagement?
Yes. Share both horoscopes in advance and the Pandit can suggest suitable muhurats, which are then announced in the lagna patrika.
Do both families need to follow the same tradition?
No. The Pandit speaks with both families beforehand and blends the customs respectfully.
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