Day one · Friday, 19 February 2027
Haldi
The first ceremony is a messy one. Turmeric paste for the couple, marigold showers for everyone, folk songs from the Langa musicians and a brunch of kachori and jalebi under the neem trees.
The Rathore & Shekhawat families
request the honour of your presence
Devika weds Aditya
· · February 2027
Suryakunj Palace, Lake Pichola · Udaipur
Granddaughter of Thakur Bhawani Singh Rathore
Devika
Daughter of Smt. Gayatri & Shri Mahendra Singh Rathore, Jodhpur
Grandson of Rao Sahab Devendra Singh Shekhawat
Aditya
Son of Smt. Meenakshi & Shri Rajendra Singh Shekhawat, Jaipur
Three days, six ceremonies and one lakeside palace. We would be honoured to have you with us for every one of them.
The festivities
Six ceremonies, three days
Choose a ceremony to see when and where it happens, and what to wear.
Day one · Friday, 19 February 2027
Mehendi
Eight mehendi artists, a bangle bar, kathputli puppeteers for the children and a chai cart that does not close. The bride's design hides Aditya's name; he has until the pheras to find it.
Day one · Friday, 19 February 2027
Sangeet
The two families face off in a dance battle that has been rehearsed over video calls for months. After that, a live band, a Rajasthani thali dinner and a dance floor that stays open late.
Day two · Saturday, 20 February 2027
Baraat
Aditya arrives on a decorated white horse, led by a brass band and dhol players. The milni follows at the palace gate, where the two families greet each other with garlands.
Day two · Saturday, 20 February 2027
Pheras
The seven rounds of the sacred fire, on a mandap built over the water's edge. The ceremony lasts about ninety minutes, and it is unplugged: please keep phones away until the vidaai.
Day three · Sunday, 21 February 2027
Reception
A candlelit evening on the terrace with a view across Lake Pichola. Ghazals over dinner, a few short speeches and a last dance before everyone heads home.
Travel & stay
Getting to the City of Lakes
Send us your arrival details when you RSVP and our travel desk will arrange your pick-up.
By air
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) at Dabok is about 25 km from the palace, roughly 45 minutes by car. Direct flights run from Delhi, Mumbai and other metros.
By train
Udaipur City station is 7 km from the palace. Overnight trains run from Delhi and Jaipur; we meet every train on 18 and 19 February.
Transfers
Complimentary cars between the airport, the station, the guest hotels and the palace from 18 to 22 February. Shuttles run every 20 minutes on event days.
Weather
February days are sunny at around 27°C; nights drop to about 11°C. A shawl or light jacket for the evening events is a good idea.
Where you will stay
Family & bridal party
Suryakunj Palace
Rooms in the palace wings are reserved for both families. Your room will be confirmed on WhatsApp.
Hosted by the families
600 m from the palace
Haveli Chandrabagh
A restored 18th-century haveli with lake-view rooms. Breakfast included, rooftop café.
From ₹8,500 a night · code DEVADI27
2 km · old city
Kesar Kunj Residency
A comfortable garden hotel near the city centre, with a pool and quick shuttle access.
From ₹5,200 a night · code DEVADI27
The gallery
Scenes from Mewar
Six illustrations from our invitation suite. Select one to view it larger.
Questions
Frequently asked
Anything else? Message us on WhatsApp +91 98765 43210.
Yes, very much so. There is a supervised kids' corner with puppet shows during the Mehendi and Sangeet, and babysitters can be booked through the travel desk.
Come to as many as you can. Tick the ceremonies you will attend in the RSVP so we can plan seating and transfers for each one.
At the safa station in the palace forecourt from 4:30 pm on 20 February. Safas are provided in the baraat colours; you are welcome to bring your own.
Every meal has a full vegetarian and Jain spread. Non-vegetarian dishes are served only at the Sangeet and the Reception, on a separate counter.
Please do, at every event except the pheras, which are unplugged. Our photographers will share an album link after the wedding.
Your presence is the gift. If you would still like to give something, a blessing in a handwritten note means more to us than anything wrapped.
Kindly respond by 15 January 2027
Will you join the celebrations?
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