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Sikh Wedding Invitation Wording: Anand Karaj Card Samples
Anand Karaj card wording in English and Punjabi — Ik Onkar openings, Gurbani lines with meanings, a line for every function from the Path to the reception, and closing phrases.
A Sikh wedding card begins with Ik Onkar, invites guests to the Anand Karaj at the Gurdwara Sahib, and — in most Punjabi families — lists a week of functions around it: the Path, Maiyan, Jaggo, Chooda, the Milni and the reception.
This guide gives you Sikh wedding invitation wording ready to copy: complete Anand Karaj card formats in English and Punjabi (Gurmukhi), Gurbani lines with their meanings, a line for every function, and the closing phrases families use. Put them on a printed card or a digital Anand Karaj invitation.
Quick answer
What Should a Sikh Wedding Invitation Include?
A Sikh wedding invitation usually includes: “ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ” (Ik Onkar Satnam) or “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh” at the top, a line of Gurbani about marriage, the hosts and the couple with their parents, the Anand Karaj time at the Gurdwara Sahib (with the Milni and Langar), the other functions such as Path, Jaggo and the reception, and a closing with the names of relatives eager to welcome you.
How an Anand Karaj Card Is Laid Out
- Mool Mantar opening — “ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ” or the Khanda symbol, sometimes with “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh”.
- A Gurbani line (optional) — most often “Ek jot doe moorti”, explained below.
- The hosts and the couple — “Sardar & Sardarni [Name]” invite you to the Anand Karaj of their daughter or son, with the other family named too.
- The Anand Karaj — Gurdwara Sahib's name and address, the Milni time, the Anand Karaj time and Langar. The ceremony is traditionally held in the morning.
- Other functions — Sehaj or Akhand Path bhog, Mehndi and Sangeet, Maiyan, Jaggo, Chooda and the reception, each with its date, time and venue.
- Closing — a request for your blessings and the names under “Darshan Abhilashi” and “Swagat Karta”.
English Sikh Wedding Invitation Wording
ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh With the blessings of Waheguru, Sardar Harjeet Singh & Sardarni Manpreet Kaur request the pleasure of your company at the Anand Karaj of their daughter SIMRAN KAUR with ARJAN SINGH S/o Sardar Kulwant Singh & Sardarni Jasbir Kaur Sunday, 13th December 2026 Milni: 9:00 AM Anand Karaj: 10:00 AM Gurdwara Sahib, Model Town, Ludhiana Langar to follow Your presence and blessings are requested.
ੴ By the grace of Waheguru, the Gill and Sandhu families joyfully invite you to celebrate the wedding of JASLEEN & KARANVEER Sehaj Path Bhog — Thu, 10 Dec · 10:00 AM · at home Mehndi & Sangeet — Fri, 11 Dec · 7:00 PM · Royal Farms Jaggo — Sat, 12 Dec · 9:00 PM · at home Anand Karaj — Sun, 13 Dec · 10:00 AM · Gurdwara Sahib, Sector 34, Chandigarh Reception — Sun, 13 Dec · 7:30 PM · Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh Please join us and bless the couple.
ੴ “Ek jot doe moorti” — one light in two bodies. Together with our families, Gurleen & Ishaan invite you to our Anand Karaj Saturday, 19th December 2026 · 10:30 AM Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi Reception that evening — details on the invite. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Punjabi (Gurmukhi) Anand Karaj Card Wording
For elders and family back in Punjab, many cards carry the invitation in Gurmukhi. Here is a simple, formal format you can adapt.
ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ, ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫ਼ਤਿਹ ਸ਼ੁਭ ਵਿਆਹ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਨਾਲ ਸਾਡੀ ਸਪੁੱਤਰੀ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕੌਰ ਦਾ ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ ਅਰਜਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਪੁੱਤਰ ਸ. ਕੁਲਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਨਾਲ ਹੋਣਾ ਨਿਸ਼ਚਿਤ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ। ਮਿਲਣੀ: ਸਵੇਰੇ 9:00 ਵਜੇ ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ: ਸਵੇਰੇ 10:00 ਵਜੇ ਸਥਾਨ: ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ, ਮਾਡਲ ਟਾਊਨ, ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ ਆਪ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਸਮੇਤ ਪਹੁੰਚਣ ਦਾ ਨਿੱਘਾ ਸੱਦਾ ਹੈ। ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਅਭਿਲਾਸ਼ੀ: ਸ. ਹਰਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਅਤੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Words you'll see on Punjabi cards: ਸ਼ੁਭ ਵਿਆਹ (Shubh Viah, auspicious wedding), ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ (Anand Karaj, the Sikh marriage ceremony), ਮਿਲਣੀ (Milni, the meeting of the two families), ਸੱਦਾ (sadda, invitation) and ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਅਭਿਲਾਸ਼ੀ (darshan abhilashi, “eager to see you”), followed by family names.
Gurbani Lines for Sikh Wedding Cards
One line of Gurbani about marriage is a beautiful touch. Write the meaning under it for guests who don't read Gurmukhi.
ਧਨ ਪਿਰੁ ਏਹਿ ਨ ਆਖੀਅਨਿ ਬਹਨਿ ਇਕਠੇ ਹੋਇ ॥ ਏਕ ਜੋਤਿ ਦੁਇ ਮੂਰਤੀ ਧਨ ਪਿਰੁ ਕਹੀਐ ਸੋਇ ॥
Meaning: “They are not called husband and wife who merely sit together. They alone are called husband and wife who have one light in two bodies.” — Guru Amar Das Ji, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 788.
ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ
Wording for Every Function of a Sikh Wedding
Use these lines under each function's date, time and venue.
A few days before
Sehaj Path / Akhand Path Bhog
We begin with the bhog of the Sehaj Path to seek Waheguru's blessings. Please join us for the Ardaas and Langar.
Two or three days before
Mehndi & Sangeet
An evening of mehndi, giddha, bhangra and boliyan — bring your dancing shoes!
Two days before
Maiyan (Vatna)
Join us as the family applies vatna to [Name] for the Maiyan ceremony.
The night before
Jaggo
The jaggo goes around the neighbourhood tonight — come sing and dance along with us!
Wedding morning
Chooda & Kalire
The mamas bring the chooda for [Bride] — join us for the chooda and kalire ceremony.
Wedding morning
Milni and Anand Karaj
The Milni of the two families at [time], followed by the Anand Karaj and the four laavan at the Gurdwara Sahib, and Langar.
Wedding evening
Reception
Please join us for dinner and celebrations as we welcome the newly married couple.
Closing Lines for a Sikh Wedding Card
- Your presence and blessings are requested.
- Please join us in seeking Waheguru's blessings for the couple.
- We look forward to welcoming you and your family.
- Darshan Abhilashi: [names of family members]
- Swagat Karta: [names of relatives receiving the guests]
- ਆਪ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਸਾਡੇ ਲਈ ਮਾਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਗੱਲ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ।
Sikh Wedding Invitation Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts
Do's
- Open with “ੴ” or the Khanda
- Give the Gurdwara Sahib's full name and address
- State the Milni and Anand Karaj times clearly — guests plan around the morning
- Mention Langar so guests know a meal is served
- Add the meaning under any Gurbani line
- List every function with its own venue and map link
Don'ts
- Don't schedule the Anand Karaj in the evening — it's traditionally held before noon
- Don't leave out the Gurdwara's address — many cities have several
- Don't print long passages of Gurbani on a card that will be thrown away
- Don't forget to proofread Gurmukhi spellings
- Don't skip a contact number for guests' questions
Checklist before you send
- ੴ or Khanda at the top?
- Names correct, with Singh / Kaur where used?
- Milni, Anand Karaj and Langar times right?
- Gurdwara Sahib's address and map link correct?
- Every function's date and venue checked?
- Gurbani line has its meaning?
Send your Anand Karaj invitation on WhatsApp
The Sikh Vibrant design opens with Ik Onkar and lists every function with its venue map and family numbers. Free to design and preview, then share one link with everyone.
Frequently asked questions
Most Sikh wedding cards open with “ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ” (Ik Onkar Satnam), the Khanda symbol, or the greeting “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh”. Some add a line of Gurbani about marriage, such as “Ek jot doe moorti” from Ang 788 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
The Anand Karaj is traditionally held in the morning, before noon, at a Gurdwara Sahib. Cards usually give the Milni time first (for example 9:00 AM), then the Anand Karaj (for example 10:00 AM), followed by Langar.
“Darshan Abhilashi” (ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਅਭਿਲਾਸ਼ੀ) means “eager to see you”. It's a closing heading on Punjabi and Hindi wedding cards, followed by the names of the family members who look forward to your presence. “Swagat Karta” lists the relatives who will receive the guests.
Common functions are the Sehaj or Akhand Path bhog, Mehndi and Sangeet, Maiyan, Jaggo, Chooda and Kalire, the Milni and Anand Karaj at the Gurdwara, and the reception. List each with its own date, time and venue.
Yes. Many families write the card in English with “ੴ” at the top, and add a few lines in Gurmukhi for elders. Use “Sardar” and “Sardarni” for the hosts if your family prefers, and give the Gurdwara's full name and address.
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