Engagement Ceremony in Fort Myers, Florida

A formal engagement with Ganesh puja, tilak, the exchange of rings and family blessings.

What it is

Sagai is the families' public promise of the coming marriage. In Gujarati families it is called Gol Dhana, after the jaggery (gol) and coriander seeds (dhana) shared as the first sweet of the new relationship.

When families do it

Any auspicious day agreed by both families, often weeks or months before the wedding.

What happens

1. Ganesh puja and sankalp with both families
2. Tilak and gifts exchanged between the families
3. Gol Dhana distributed as prasad
4. Exchange of rings and blessings from elders

A good first ceremony for families who are meeting each other's traditions for the first time.

Pandit Jinit Bhatt

Plan your ceremony

Pandit Jinit Bhatt performs rituals in Sanskrit and explains them in English, Gujarati or Hindi. Based in Fort Myers, he serves families across Southwest Florida. Ask about travel and online arrangements for your ceremony.

Share your preferred dates, city, ceremony and contact information. Ask for the appropriate muhurat, samagri list and dakshina before confirming. An inquiry is not a confirmed booking.

Email: jinit_bhatt@yahoo.com

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