Jain Vivah Invitation Wording: Navkar Mantra Opening, Lagna Patrika & Etiquette

Jain wedding invitations — often called a Lagna Patrika or Vivah Patrika — tend to open with the Namokar (Navkar) Mantra, which is recited at the start of auspicious occasions. Placing it at the top of the card sets the tone before any names or dates appear.

Opening the card

The five-line Navkar Mantra is traditionally written in full, in Devanagari or the family's usual script, centred at the top. If space is tight, many families use a shortened invocation such as "Namo Arihantanam" followed by a blessing line. Whichever form you choose, copy it from a trusted source — a printed prayer book or your family priest — rather than retyping from memory, as small spelling slips are noticed.

The invitation line

As with most Indian wedding cards, the invitation is usually extended by the parents on both sides, followed by the names of the couple and, in many families, their grandparents or elders:

With the blessings of Bhagwan Mahavir and our elders, Smt. Kavita & Shri Sunil Jain request your gracious presence at the Shubh Vivah of their daughter Priyanka with Rohan, son of Smt. Rekha & Shri Mahesh Shah.

Venue and ceremony details

Spell out where each ceremony takes place. If the wedding rituals happen at a banquet hall, a temple premises, or a Derasar-adjacent hall, name the exact location and give the full address — guests unfamiliar with the area will rely on it. If there are separate functions such as Mandap Muhurat, Haldi, Sangeet, or the main Vivah, list each with its own date and time instead of one long paragraph.

Food and dietary notes

Many Jain families follow specific dietary practices, and guests from outside the community may not know what to expect. If your event serves Jain-friendly food only, a short line such as "Jain food will be served" on the card avoids confusion and reassures guests who follow the same practice.

A quick checklist

• Navkar Mantra or invocation at the top
• Parents' names on both sides, with grandparents if your family includes them
• Date, time, and full address for every function
• A line about food arrangements if relevant
• RSVP contact and a reply-by date

ShadiCardMaker's Jain templates come with the invocation and blessing lines pre-filled, plus space for each function, so the main job left is entering your names and venue details.