Tilak Ceremony Invitation Card — A Respectful Invite
The auspicious day the bride's family brings the tilak deserves a dignified invitation. Make one in minutes.
Why choose it
- Separate card or eventMake a standalone tilak card, or add tilak as the first event in your wedding card.
- Traditional wordingRespectful language starting with Shri Ganeshaya Namah, the way elders like it.
- Classic and Mahal designsGraceful designs and animations suited to a traditional ceremony like tilak.
- Map and RSVPA head count of guests attending and directions right to your home.
Ready wording — copy it
We cordially invite you to the Tilak ceremony of our son [Groom] on [Date] at [Time] at our residence.|| Shri Ganeshaya Namah ||
With the blessings of our elders, the Tilakotsav of our son [Groom] will be held on [Date] at [Time]. We request the honour of your presence.
Venue: [Venue]Please grace the Tilak ceremony of [Groom] with your presence and blessings. [Date], [Time], followed by dinner.[Var] ke tilak samaroh mein aap saadar aamantrit hain. [Tareekh], [Samay] baje, nivas sthaan par.What is a tilak ceremony invitation card?
In many families across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Purvanchal, the tilak ceremony is a key pre-wedding ritual. The men of the bride's family, usually her father, brothers and close relatives, visit the groom's home to apply tilak on his forehead and offer shagun. From this day the alliance is considered sealed. The ceremony is held at the groom's home, and relatives, neighbours and the local community are invited separately.
A tilak invitation card carries the date, time, venue and respectful wording. On NimantranKaro you can make a separate tilak card or add tilak as an event in your wedding card, so the full programme from tilak to vidaai stays on one link.
How to make a tilak ceremony invitation card
- 1Pick a designClassic or Mahal suits a traditional ritual like tilak.
- 2Write the opening and invitationBegin with Shri Ganeshaya Namah or your family deity and add the groom's name.
- 3Add date, time and venueEnter the tilak date, time and the address of your home or venue.
- 4Check the free previewShow the three-day watermarked preview to elders and finalise the wording.
- 5Publish and sendSend relatives and community members their personal links on WhatsApp.
Tips for your tilak card
- List the elders of the family in the sign-off; it matters a lot at a tilak.
- For a village venue, add a landmark with the address and always include the map.
- If a feast follows the tilak, mention its time separately.
- For elders who rarely use smartphones, print the QR code on a physical card.
How to word a tilak card
Tilak is a traditional, dignified ceremony, so the wording should be respectful. Start with Shri Ganeshaya Namah or your family deity, then a humble request with the groom's name and the tilak announcement, followed by date, time, venue and the feast timing. End with the names of grandparents, parents and the whole family, and the uncles and brothers who look forward to welcoming guests.
If you need to send the wedding invitation soon after the tilak, add the other ceremonies to the same card and resend the same link. Prices are on the pricing page; start with the free preview.
Create your digital wedding invitation in 10 minutes
Free preview · Hindi, Hinglish, English · RSVP and maps
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a separate tilak card?+
Yes. Make a standalone tilak card, or add tilak as an event in your wedding card.
Who sends the tilak invitation?+
Usually the groom's family, as the tilak ceremony is held at the groom's home.
What should a tilak card include?+
An opening blessing, the groom's name, tilak date, time, venue, feast time and the elders' names in the sign-off.
Can the card be in English?+
Yes. The card works in Hindi, Hinglish and English. Most families choose Hindi for tilak, with English for friends.
Is the preview free?+
Yes, you get a free three-day watermarked preview. Prices are on the pricing page.