Jarvin K & Jeny's wedding
Day 1
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Kottayam
Day 2
Friday, April 10, 2026
Pulpalli
Day 3
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Pulpalli
About the hosts
Jarvin K & Jeny's story
Jarvin and Jeny belong to the Knanaya community, a Christian community with Jewish roots that migrated to India centuries ago and continues to preserve its traditions. They met through the community’s matrimony app, spoke over the phone for six months, and later met in person during Jeny’s vacation. Through conversations and time spent together, they decided to get married.
Jeny is pursuing her PhD in Materials Science and Engineering in Israel and is from Ettumanoor, near Kumarakom. The engagement and mylanji (mehendi) ceremonies will be jointly held at Ettumanoor, convenient for guests visiting Kumarakom.
Jarvin is an financial associate with an Australia-based company and an entrepreneur runs multiple pastry shops in Bangalore. He is from Pulpally in Wayanad, known for its natural beauty. The wedding will take place in Pulpally, making it convenient for guests visiting Wayanad.
Their marriage reflects a blend of Christian faith, Indian cultural traditions, and Jewish heritage.
Day 1Tuesday, April 7, 2026Kottayam
Starting time (approximately): 5:00 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Betrothal and Mehendi
Betrothal and Mehendi
The betrothal is the official church ceremony where the couple formally promises to marry each other. The priest asks both whether they are giving this promise of their own free will.
In Indian culture, Mehendi is a pre-wedding ritual to adorn and prepare the bride, enhancing her beauty for the marriage. In Knanaya tradition, it includes “Ichappad Kodukkal”, where close relatives, such as uncles, feed the bride to symbolize their support and togetherness in her married life. While the church function is sacred, the Mehendi celebration is held in a nearby hall and is filled with music, dance, and joyful festivities.
Day 2Friday, April 10, 2026Pulpalli
Starting time (approximately): 7:00 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Chanthamcharth
Chandamcharth is a Knanaya wedding ritual in which the groom is formally prepared for marriage. Traditionally, during the era of child marriages, this ceremony included the boy’s first shaving, symbolizing his transition into manhood and readiness for marriage. Similar to the Mehendi for girls, Chandamcharth also includes “Ichappad Kodukkal”, where close relatives feed the groom, symbolizing their support and the promise that he is not alone as he begins his married life. This function is also with music, dance and lots of fun
Day 3Saturday, April 11, 2026Pulpalli
Starting time (approximately): 4:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Marriage
The marriage will be conducted according to the Syro-Malabar Christian rite, combining the holy mass with traditional Indian wedding customs. Following the wedding, a grand reception will be held, featuring Knanaya cultural traditions, including blessings from the bride’s mother and family, along with other celebrations. During the reception, the bride and groom will be carried to the stage by their uncles, marking a joyful and ceremonial welcome.
