Tilak Ceremony (Phaldan)
The pre wedding ceremony in which the bride's family applies tilak to the groom and offers shagun, performed with Ganesh Pujan and mantras by a Pandit at the groom's home.
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
- Mode
- In-person
- Category
- Marriage & Sanskars
- Dakshina
- Starting at ₹5,100
Also known as: Tilak Ceremony, Tilak Rasam, Phaldan
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- Dakshina
- Starting at ₹5,100
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
At home in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai or Pune
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or chosen venue. We help with muhurat, samagri and preparation.
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Overview
What is Tilak Ceremony (Phaldan)?
The Tilak ceremony is one of the most important pre wedding rituals in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and among many Hindi speaking families. The men of the bride's family, usually her brother and father, visit the groom's home and apply tilak on his forehead, accepting him into the family.
Along with the tilak, the bride's family offers shagun: fruits, sweets, dry fruits, clothes, a coconut and other gifts as per their custom. In some families this is called Phaldan, the offering of fruits, and in parts of Bihar Barachha. The groom's family welcomes them, and the ceremony is followed by a meal.
A Pandit performs the Ganesh Pujan, kalash sthapana and the sankalp, recites the mantras for the tilak, and guides both families through the exchange so that the customs of each side are respected.
Significance of Tilak Ceremony (Phaldan)
माङ्गल्यं तन्तुनानेन मम जीवनहेतुना।
कण्ठे बध्नामि सुभगे त्वं जीव शरदां शतम्॥
The tilak is a mark of respect and blessing. When the bride's family applies it to the groom, it signals that they accept him as their own and entrust their daughter to him.
The offering of fruits and shagun expresses the wish for a fruitful and happy married life for the couple.
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Who and When to Perform
Who performs it
- Families from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan preparing for a wedding
- Grooms' families hosting the tilak at home or a venue
- Families wishing to follow the traditional Phaldan ritual
When to perform
- A few days to a few weeks before the wedding
- On an auspicious date suggested by the Pandit
- Usually held at the groom's home
Traditionally Associated With
- Traditionally performed to welcome the groom into the bride's family with blessings
- Strengthens the bond between the two families before the wedding
- Begins the wedding rituals with Ganesh Pujan for an auspicious start
- Keeps the regional customs of both families alive
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
Tilak Ceremony (Phaldan) Procedure
How the puja is performed, step by step.
- 1
Ganesh Pujan and kalash sthapana
The Pandit begins with Ganesh Pujan and installs the kalash, with the groom seated facing east.
- 2
Sankalp
The sankalp is taken with the names and gotras of the groom and his family, and of the bride's family.
- 3
Tilak on the groom
The bride's brother or father applies tilak of roli and akshat on the groom's forehead with mantras.
- 4
Offering of shagun and phal
Fruits, sweets, dry fruits, coconut, clothes and gifts are offered to the groom as shagun.
- 5
Aarti and blessings
The women of the family perform the groom's aarti, elders bless him, and the families share sweets.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition, your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (Puja Materials)
- Roli, akshat, haldi and moli
- Kalash, mango leaves and coconut
- Fruits, sweets and dry fruits for phaldan
- Clothes and gifts for the groom
- Betel leaves, supari and cloves
- Ganesh idol or image
- Flowers, garlands and a puja thali
- Ghee diya, incense and camphor
Samagri can be arranged on request. We'll share a list suited to your vidhi before the day.
What's Included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit for the Tilak ceremony
- Ganesh Pujan, kalash sthapana and sankalp
- Mantras for the tilak and shagun
- Guidance on the customs of both families
Not included
- Shagun items, gifts and sweets
- Venue, catering and decoration
- Travel beyond the service area
- Dakshina customs, which vary by family and are discussed openly
Duration: 1 to 2 hours. Inclusions are confirmed for your booking on WhatsApp.
At Home or Online
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A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or chosen venue in Varanasi or Prayagraj or Hyderabad or Bangalore or Delhi or Gurugram or Noida or Mumbai or Pune. We help with muhurat, samagri and preparation.
Tilak Ceremony (Phaldan) across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- Tilak RasamHindi
- PhaldanHindi
- BarachhaBhojpuri
- Tilak ChadhanaHindi
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Tilak Ceremony (Phaldan) FAQs
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Where is the Tilak ceremony held?
Traditionally at the groom's home, where the bride's family visits. Many families now hold it in a banquet hall, and the Pandit can perform it there too.
Is Tilak the same as Roka?
No. Roka fixes the match between both families, while Tilak is a pre wedding ritual in which the bride's family applies tilak to the groom and offers shagun.
Can the Pandit from the Tilak also perform the wedding?
Yes, where available. Share both dates when you enquire and we will confirm the same Pandit if possible.
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