Weddings
Hindu Wedding Officiant in Calgary
Acharya Vinod Sodiyal performs Vivah Sanskar for Hindu couples and families. He is a certified acharya, a registered officiant, and can guide the ceremony in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English.
The ceremony
What happens in the Vivah Sanskar
Acharya ji performs the Vedic wedding and explains the main steps in Hindi and English so the couple, parents, and guests can follow along.
Ganesh Puja & Mandap
We begin in the wedding mandap by worshipping Lord Ganesha to remove any obstacles, with the sacred fire at its centre.
Milni & welcome of the groom
The groom and his family are received with honour by the bride's family — the milni and the madhuparka offering.
Kanyadaan
The bride's parents give her hand in marriage, entrusting the couple to a shared life.
Vivah Homa
Vows are made before Agni, the sacred fire — the eternal witness to the marriage.
Saptapadi
The couple take seven steps together, each one a promise for the life ahead. This is the heart of the Vedic wedding.
Laja Homa & blessings
Offerings of parched grain and the blessings of the elders complete the ceremony.
See the full step-by-step ceremony guide and the samagri list. Planning ahead? You can also match the kundalis (guna milan) online first.
One ceremony, legally recognized
Acharya ji is a registered wedding officiant, so the Vivah Sanskar he performs can also be your legal marriage. He can also help you choose an auspicious muhurat.
Why Acharya ji
Traditional, and easy to follow
Acharya Vinod Sodiyal holds a PhD in Sanskrit and has served Hindu families for decades. He keeps the vidhi intact while explaining the meaning of each ritual in a way families can understand.
Read Acharya ji’s biographyHow to book
How to start
Reach out
Call Acharya ji or send a wedding inquiry.
Plan together
Discuss your date, venue, and the ceremony you would like.
Confirm
We guide you through the preparations and the samagri.
Questions
Common questions
Is the wedding legally valid?
Yes. Acharya ji is a registered wedding officiant, so the ceremony he performs is a legally recognized marriage — you do not need a separate civil ceremony.
Can the ceremony be bilingual?
Yes. Acharya ji performs the rituals in Sanskrit and explains each step in Hindi and English, so every guest can follow along.
Do you travel to our venue?
Yes, anywhere. Acharya ji is based in Calgary and has officiated weddings across Canada and as far as Australia.
Can you help us choose an auspicious date?
Yes. Acharya ji can help you find an auspicious muhurat for your wedding.
What samagri do we need?
We provide a complete samagri list so you know exactly what to prepare ahead of time.
Plan your wedding
Talk to Acharya ji about your wedding
Call Acharya ji to check your date, or send a wedding inquiry and we will be in touch.
