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What to Wear to a Pre-Wedding Puja or Griha Shanti (2026)

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What to wear to a pre-wedding puja: a soft cotton or chanderi kurta set in yellow, green or pastel, with a dupatta and an easy fit for floor seating.

What is a griha shanti puja, and who attends?

A griha shanti puja is a prayer held at the family home, usually a few days before the wedding, to invite peace and blessings for the couple and the household.

What colours are best for a pre-wedding puja?

Yellow, marigold, green, peach, coral and soft pink are all considered happy, auspicious choices. Pastels such as mint and powder blue also look lovely in daylight.

How do you stay comfortable sitting on the floor for the puja?

Floor seating is the part most people forget to plan for. A few tips:

How should you style your hair, jewellery and dupatta?

Keep it simple. Small jhumkas or studs, a few glass or metal bangles and a bindi are enough. Skip heavy necklaces, which feel awkward when you bend to offer flowers or rice.

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What to wear to a pre-wedding puja: a soft cotton or chanderi kurta set in yellow, green or pastel, with a dupatta and an easy fit for floor seating.

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