Vendor Collection
Pandits, Mehndi, Mandap Decor & Ritual Catering in India
Plan the ritual side of a wedding or puja: what to ask pandits, mehndi artists, decorators and caterers, with samagri, muhurat timings and food customs in mind.
Rituals & Ceremonies in brief
Pandits, mehndi, mandap decor and ritual food. This collection covers 8 vendor categories: Pandits, Astrologers, Decorators, Caterers, Mehndi Artists, Baraat, Sweets & Mithai and Sarees & Gift Clothing. These are planning categories, not vendor listings. GI.EVENTS facilitates events throughout India, subject to verification of local capacity, and every booking is confirmed with you first.
About this collection
Rituals connect a celebration to family and tradition, and they depend on people working to the same muhurat: the pandit, the decorator building the mandap, the caterer preparing satvik or Jain food and the mehndi artist on the evening before. This collection gathers these categories so the ritual side can be planned as one timeline. GI.EVENTS plans with respect for each family's customs and does not promise temple services or ritual bookings.
Categories in this collection
- PanditsVendor category
Ritual guidance for weddings, pujas and sanskars, in your tradition and language.
- AstrologersVendor category
Kundali matching and muhurat consultation, given directly by the astrologer your family chooses.
- DecoratorsVendor category
Mandap and ritual-space set-ups that respect sightlines, fire safety and the venue's rules.
- CaterersVendor category
Satvik, Jain and community menus planned around the ceremony timings.
- Mehndi ArtistsVendor category
Bridal and family mehndi, usually on the evening or day before the wedding.
- BaraatVendor category
The groom's procession, timed so the baraat reaches the venue before the muhurat.
- Sweets & MithaiVendor category
Ritual sweets such as khaja, gaja and laddoos for the bhar, shagun, tilak and vidaai.
- Sarees & Gift ClothingVendor category
Clothes exchanged between the families at the tilak, the bhar, the milni and the vidaai.
Compare these categories
| Category | Start your brief with | First question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Pandits | The ceremony or puja to be performed; Your community, region or ritual tradition | Which ceremonies and traditions do you usually perform, and in which language? |
| Astrologers | Ceremonies you need dates or timings for; Tradition, language and region you follow | Which tradition do you follow for kundali matching and muhurat? |
| Decorators | Functions needing decor and their venues; Colour palette, theme or reference images | Can you quote against our written brief, listing materials, flowers and lighting? |
| Caterers | Guest count for each meal or function; Cuisine preferences and must-have dishes | What is your FSSAI registration or licence number? |
| Mehndi Artists | Mehndi function date, time and venue; Bridal design style and coverage preferred | Do you use natural henna, and what is in your cones? |
| Baraat | Start point, venue and approximate route length; Date and the time the baraat must arrive | What is included: ghodi or buggy, band, dhol, lights or all of them? |
| Sweets & Mithai | Ceremonies, dates and where the sweets are needed; The sweets your family follows for each ritual | What is your FSSAI registration or licence number? |
| Sarees & Gift Clothing | Ceremonies and dates the clothes are needed for; The number of pieces, and who they are for | Can we see the actual pieces, or unedited photos, before a bulk order? |
Planning across these categories
- Share the muhurat with the venue, decorator, caterer and photographer as soon as it is fixed.
- Ask the pandit for the samagri list early, and agree who arranges each item.
- Plan food that suits the ritual, such as satvik or Jain menus, from the start.
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Common questions
Can we bring our own family priest?
Yes. Your family's own priest is always welcome. GI.EVENTS can help coordinate the samagri, seating, sound and timings around the ceremony.
Can GI.EVENTS book temple services for a ritual?
No. Temple services and ritual bookings stay with the temples and their own arrangements. GI.EVENTS can help with travel, stays and coordination around them.