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Sunday · Shubh Muhurat · 11:47 AM · Belagavi, Karnataka

Son of Smt. Rupali Bankapure & Late Shri Ashok Bankapure

Daughter of Shri Babaso Sangave

Two traditions. Two languages. One decidedly lai bhari love story — and you're invited to all of it.

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Chapter Two · The Katha

Two homes, one story

A Digambar Jain household from Belagavi. A Maharashtrian household from Kolhapur. 120 km, two scripts, one shared weakness for sweets. Toggle for the version the aajis approve of.

Once upon…

Two kids, 120 km apart

One home began mornings with the Navkar Mantra; the other with aarti and a shamelessly loud bell. Both agreed on the essentials: Sundays mean sheera.

2019

The Misal Summit, Kolhapur

She asked for extra tarri. He asked for “Jain misal, no kanda-lasun.” The waiter needed a moment of silence. So did he — she was laughing at him already.

2019–24

Long distance, short patience

Pune ↔ Bengaluru. 4,217 video calls (approx.), two train apps, one shared playlist titled “halu halu”.

2025

The Yes ×2

He asked in Marathi. Then again in Kannada, for the Belagavi quorum. She said “Ho!” and “Howdu!” — motion passed unanimously.

2026

Sweets were exchanged

Belagavi Kunda met Kolhapur pedha. Two families, one sugar rush, zero regrets.

❁ how the day blends both ❁
Navkar Mantra openingMangalashtak — full family volumeAntarpat & AkshataGranthi BandhanSaat PhereAashirwad + one enormous group photo

Chapter Three · The Muhurat

Three days of shubh chaos

Every card adds itself to your calendar — because "arre, konta din hota?" is not an excuse we accept.

09Divas
01Taas
29Minit
10Sekand

That's roughly 9 misal breakfasts, 72 cutting chais, and one very busy Aaji away.

Haldi

Turmeric threat level: maximum
Friday · 07 Aug · 10:00 AM1:00 PM
Bankapure Residence courtyard
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Dress: Anything you're ready to sacrifice to haldi. Yellow earns bonus points. · Ukhaane optional, giggling mandatory.

Mehendi

Free hand-art. Patience required.
Friday · 07 Aug · 4:00 PM8:00 PM
Shri Mangal Lawns · Garden wing
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Dress: Greens & pastels. Sleeves you can roll up. · Chaha + kanda bhaji on loop (it's monsoon, obviously).

Sangeet

Lavani vs. bhajan-remix dance-off
Saturday · 08 Aug · 7:00 PM11:30 PM
Shri Mangal Lawns · Main hall
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Dress: Sparkle. The DJ has been warned about 'Nad Khula'. · Both aajis have rehearsed. Nobody is safe.

Baraat · Granthi Bandhan · Phere

The main event
Sunday · 09 Aug · 9:30 AM12:30 PM
Shri Mangal Lawns · Mandap
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Dress: Sarees & kurtas. Nauvari + Kolhapuri saaj = front-row respect. · Mangalashtak at full family volume. Akshata will fly. Muhurat 11:47 AM sharp-ish.

Grand Jain Bhojan

Kanda-lasun free. Flavor overloaded.
Sunday · 09 Aug · 12:30 PM3:00 PM
Shri Mangal Lawns · Bhojan hall
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Dress: Elastic waistbands are a valid cultural choice. · Unlimited jilebi. Shudh ghee. Zero compromise.

Reception

Kolhapuri spice meets Belagavi sweet
Sunday · 09 Aug · 7:00 PM10:30 PM
Shri Mangal Lawns · Lawns
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Dress: Smart festive. Kolhapuri chappals are dance-floor legal. · Belagavi Kunda counter closes only when the Kunda does.

Chapter Four · The Rasta

Getting to Shri Mangal Lawns

Fort Road, Belagavi 590016. Tap a pin — the map doubles as your weekend hit-list, out-of-towners.

GHATAPRABHAAUGUST MOODNShri MangalBelagavi Airport🚉Belagavi Railway💧Gokak Falls🛕Kolhapur🏰Belagavi Fort
Shri Mangal LawnsThe venue · Fort Road, BelagaviYou are needed here Open in Maps

The out-of-towner's guide

Belagavi KundaCaramelised-milk magic. Buy two kilos. Thank us later.
MandePaper-thin, ghee-soaked sweet. Eaten with both hands and no dignity.
Karadantu (Gokak)Edible souvenir. Survives flights, never survives the week.
MisalOrder 'medium' unless you've trained. 'Extra tarri' is a lifestyle.
Cutting chai + kanda bhajiMonsoon's official pairing. Non-negotiable in August.
Hotel Sankam Residency (say “Shraddha–Akshay shaadi” for the blocked rate)
August in Belagavi = drizzle with drama. Pack accordingly.

Chapter Five · The Big Question

Yeta ka mag? (So… you're coming, right?)

No boring forms. Pick your honest vibe — all four are valid life choices.

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Your RSVP lands straight on the family guest list — the tally above updates live.

Chapter Six · Ashirwad

The blessings wall

Leave a line, an emoji, a threat to out-dance the groom. Collect good karma instantly.

Voice blessings? There's a mic booth at the venue. And yes — this wall is public to everyone opening this invite. Bless responsibly.

Eat first, dance later. This is not a suggestion. 🙏

Aaji

ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು! Lai bhari jodi. Border-city approved. 🪔

Prakash Kaka

May your Wi-Fi be strong and your arguments short. ❤️

Cousin Rohan

May your love be like Kunda — slow-cooked, rich, impossible to stop at one serving. 🍯

Magadum Kaku