Pooja Sent on 12/20/2025

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Incredible Hindu Priest

Bharatkumar Jani is genuinely an outstanding hindu priest. My husband and I got married in the Catskills this past summer (2025) and Bharat uncle was our officiant. From the moment we met him, he made himself available to us as a couple, and to our families. He explained the wedding ceremony and pre-ceremony pujas in detail and made sure we understood the meaning of each tradition as well. He answered every question we had with the utmost patience and kindness and put our families at ease. He constantly reminded us to enjoy the moment and our marriage, and to follow his lead when it came to the complexities of the ceremony and that helped tremendously.

It's also worth mentioning that we had an intercultural marriage, and the groom + the majority of attendees at our wedding were not Indian. He was the perfect officiant for this reason because he was able to bridge the gap between cultures, staying true to Indian customs but also making the ceremony and the meaning behind the Hindu wedding accessible to everyone. His english is perfect and many of our guests even went out of their way to comment on how much they enjoyed his presence as an officiant. He of course handled our paperwork perfectly, and our license came in the mail without any issues.

Mr. Jani is someone I would recommend in a heartbeat and the first priest I will turn to when we need have another religious ceremony. He is a professional and a gentleman and makes you feel welcome and taken care of. I'm grateful we found his services.

Meeshali Sent on 08/13/2025

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An Exceptional Priest Who Made Our Wedding Truly Memorable

Mr. Jani was an absolutely incredible priest for our Hindu Gujarati wedding, and we feel so fortunate to have had him guide such an important day in our lives. From the very beginning, he showed remarkable attention to detail and a deep respect for our families’ traditions. He took the time to meet with us, learn about both sides of the family, and understand the rituals, customs, and beliefs that mattered most to us. His thoughtful approach ensured that every sacred element was seamlessly incorporated into the ceremony in a way that honored both families equally.

What stood out most was his genuine warmth and willingness to collaborate—not only with our families but with us as the bride and groom. He explained each step with patience and care, ensuring we understood the meaning behind every ritual. On the wedding day, his presence brought a calm and peaceful energy to the room, and the way he conducted the ceremony was nothing short of beautiful.

He spoke in both English and Gujarati, allowing all of our guests—whether familiar with Hindu wedding traditions or not—to feel included and understand the significance of every ritual. This made our ceremony not just a sacred event, but a truly meaningful experience that brought everyone together.

Beyond the ceremony itself, Mr. Jani also took care of the marriage license process, including mailing the completed document to Franklin Township in Somerset, NJ, which made the entire process seamless and stress-free for us.

We are deeply grateful for Mr. Jani’s dedication, knowledge, and kindness. He didn’t just perform our wedding ceremony—he created a meaningful, heartfelt experience that we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

Santosh Sent on 07/26/2025

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Testimonial for Shri Jani ji

On July 5th, near Woodstock, NY, Shri Jani ji graciously performed a Hindu wedding ceremony for our son, Rohan with Jasmine.

About five months prior to the wedding, I had my first conversation with Jani ji. He thoughtfully walked me through the traditional structure of a Hindu wedding and its key elements. Our goal was to have a Hindu ceremony that was simple yet meaningful—one that captured the essence of the traditions without elaborate rituals and complete within about one hour and fifteen minutes.

Rohan and Jasmine had a video call with Jani ji. Both immediately felt at ease with his gentle, soft-spoken nature. He speaks with a neutral accent, making him easy for everyone to understand. Their trust in him developed naturally and quickly.

We also discussed our Maharashtrian customs with him, and together we created an outline for the ceremony, including a detailed script that incorporated participation from both sides of the family. Later, we held a video call with both families to review the outline and clarify any questions. Along the way, we discovered beautiful parallels between Hindu and Jewish rituals, which added an even deeper resonance to the event.

The wedding ceremony turned out to be truly beautiful and deeply spiritual for everyone present—guests, family members, and most importantly, the bride and groom. Jani ji performed the rituals in Sanskrit, and then thoughtfully explained each step in English, allowing everyone to understand and connect with the significance of the proceedings.

Both of our families feel incredibly fortunate to have met Shri Jani ji. We are deeply grateful for the meaningful, memorable, and heartfelt ceremony he conducted, and for his warm blessings.

Ilise Sent on 07/15/2025

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Hindu ceremony for a mixed audience.

My daughter was recently married in a Hindu ceremony. We are Jewish. Half our guest list had never attended a Hindu ceremony. Priest Jani did a really beautiful job of making the ceremony meaningful, understandable and relatable for our entire guest list. The ceremony is long by Western standards but he made it so interesting that noone was the least bit bored. He brought gravitas but also warmth and humor to the happy occasion. We loved him, and highly recommmend him.

Hiral Sent on 07/05/2025

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Great Experience, would recommend!

Bharat Uncle was amazing throughout our wedding events. He started with us at home for our first puja and came to the venue for our grad shantis and of course, the wedding. He explained everything in English to us so we really got to understand the rituals we were learning. Our guests, many who were not indian, found his explanations to be very helpful and insightful. He also cracked the occasional joke just the ceremonies which kept everything fun and lighthearted and gave us great photo opportunities. I would highly recommend him for your events.

Kelly Sent on 06/06/2025

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A Ceremony Full of Heart, Meaning, and Grace

We are beyond thankful to have had Bharat-uncle officiate our Hindu wedding ceremony. He brought such warmth, presence, and deep spiritual knowledge to the day, guiding us through each step with care and reverence. What made the experience even more special was his thoughtful decision to translate the entire ceremony into English for our guests.

This gesture meant so much to us and our families — especially for those who weren’t familiar with Hindu traditions. Thanks to Bharat-uncle’s clear, compassionate explanations, everyone felt included and connected. Our guests walked away not only moved by the beauty of the rituals, but also with a true understanding of their significance.

The ceremony struck a perfect balance: deeply traditional, yet completely accessible. It felt sacred, personal, and full of joy. We’ve had so many guests tell us it was the most meaningful wedding they’d ever attended — and we owe that to Bharat-uncle’s wisdom, kindness, and ability to connect across cultures.

Thank you, Bharat-uncle, for blessing our marriage with such intention and love. We will treasure this experience for the rest of our lives.

Alok Sent on 10/11/2024

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Beautiful Ceremony

Bharatji did an incredible job guiding the Hindu ceremony for our recent wedding. My wife's family are American, and they so appreciated Bharatji's helpful explanations for context throughout the ceremony. He was very flexible and easy to work with, and the ceremony he conducted was a perfect mix of important traditions, helpful explanations, a bit of humor and wisdom. We would certainly recommend his services to anyone!

Sopan Sent on 07/14/2024

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Highly Recommend!

Mr. Jani was fantastic to work with! He helped guide my wife (who grew up in a Catholic household) and I (Hindu Gujrati) through an abbreviated and more modern Hindu ceremony for our wedding (we had a separate Catholic ceremony prior). He was very easy to work with and made both of our families very comfortable with the process. Communication was excellent and he was great at listening what we wanted and didn't want. After the wedding, we received many compliments from our guests on the Indian Ceremony. I can't recommend him enough, especially for a multi-cultural Indian wedding.

Enrico Sent on 06/18/2024

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Memorable Ceremony

Speaking as the father of the bride, Mr. Jani did a wonderful job of making the ceremony understandable to the wedding party. They really appreciated the insightful explanations which he provided. I received a lot of positive feedback from those who attended. Many commented that it was the most moving part of the weekend wedding.

Arjun Sent on 06/03/2024

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Highly pleased with Bharatkumar Jani

Pandit Jani is an amazing officiant! We were particularly pleased with his clear & concise explanations of each ritual in the Hindu wedding ceremony. Many of our guests let us know how much more engaged they felt in our wedding ceremony than other Hindu ceremonies, thanks to Pandit Jani's officiating. We'd highly recommend him to anyone.

Sachin Sent on 09/26/2023

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Definitely Recommend!

I would definitely recommend Bharat Uncle for any of your ceremony needs. He was extremely helpful explaining every step of the process and walked us through everthing we needed to do from prep, to marriage license to the ceremony. He speaks very good English as well.

Natasha Sent on 07/05/2023

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Knowledgable & Entertaining Pundit

Bharat Uncle was a delight to work with. He was able to seamlessly integrate my Punjabi husband's and my Gujrati families' cultural requests while following through a Hindu wedding ceremony. He did all this in English and Sanskrit so all the guests could understand. He made himself available to us and our families on numerous occasions to answer questions, provide insight and offer explanations as to why each step of the ceremony is conducted. I give Bharat Uncle my highest recommendation to couples seeking a Hindu Pundit for their wedding.

Samantha Sent on 06/27/2023

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The Absolute Best Indian Wedding Officiant!

Bharat Uncle was an amazing officiant for our wedding! He did a great job working closely with us to go through all the steps & making sure we properly understood all the different traditions & pieces of the hindu ceremony. Our wedding was a mixed race wedding ceremony so he also did a great job working with my now wife that she was comfortable with the various steps of the ceremony.

We also received a lot of praise & plaudits from our guests for the ceremony – Bharat Uncle made sure to explain each of the different steps of the hindu ceremony to our guests so they could follow along and understand the meaning behind each of them.

All in all, he was so easy to work with & I would recommend him to anybody in New York that is needing of a Hindu Priest!

Palak Sent on 09/30/2022

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Highly recommend!

Bharat Uncle was such a great officiant for our wedding this past summer! He went through all of the steps for the vidhi during our planning process to make sure that traditions from both families were incorporated. He made sure that my husband and I understood the meaning of each part of the wedding so that we could really feel the importance of what we were doing on the day of. The atmosphere was very calm and relaxing during the ceremony and that was because of Bharat Uncle's nature and personality, which we really loved. I would highly recommend him!

Srish Sent on 08/22/2022

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Highly recommend Bharatkumar Jani

We could not have chosen a better maharaj for our wedding. Bharat uncle is excellent! He creates a very calm atmosphere which is needed amongst the wedding chaos sometimes. He explained the rituals very well in multiple languages and he accommodated both families in upholding traditions. Many of my non-Indian friends were able to fully enjoy and understand the wedding ceremony because of Bharat uncle’s explanations and guidance. Highly highly recommend for not only weddings but all religious ceremonies!

Vyomesh Sent on 08/21/2022

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Srishti Vijay Wedding

many many thanks to Priest Bharatbhai

Mrudula Sent on 07/15/2022

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BharatbhI jani

Excellent priest and his service...

Soumya Sent on 07/10/2022

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Best Hindu Priest!

Bharat uncle made our wedding very special by explaining the importance of different rituals that are done during the wedding! His explanations were thorough and meaningful adding value to our our ceremony and making it fun for wedding guests especially who are not familiar with Hindu traditions. He was super professional, organized and flexible made sure the entire process was stress free for the family and the couple. He coordinated with the DJ and the live musicians to make the ceremony go by seamlessly. We definitely recommend him as he will make the wedding ceremony special with modern references from the ancient scriptures to make them relevant!

Nipul Sent on 06/11/2022

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Officiating of the Indian Wedding of Priya and Paul by Bharatbhai

Bharatbhai gave a glowing performance explaining the Indian ceremony so well that all guests, including the younger ones, paid attention. He gave background as to the reasons for the traditions and peppered the explanations with humor that kept everyone totally riveted.
I believe I, as father of the bride, bonded with Bharatbhai, and as he explained to me, his intentions for performing the rituals is to get the younger generation interested in our customs by giving a logical reasoning for them.
I have many Nieces and Nephews that over time will be getting married and I know they and their parents will be asking Bharatbhai to perform the rituals for them.

Krishna Sent on 11/25/2021

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The Absolute BEST!

My family has known Bharatkumar Jani for a long time and all of our friends and family go to him for his services. He officiated my wedding this past August and he did an AMAZING job. He explained everything so thoughtfully and beautifully. He is very eloquent and well spoken. He adheres to the timeline strictly, which is extremely important for Indian weddings. He is also excellent in making people understand the meaning and importance of the Hindu wedding ceremony in a simplistic and effortless way. I received so many compliments from my guests about Bharat uncle, especially from younger individuals who loved his style of officiating the wedding. I would give him the highest recommendation.

Priya Sent on 11/08/2021

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Best priest!

Priest was amazing! He was accommodating to our wishes, kept the ceremony short and withheld all the traditions. Would recommend him to anyone!

Gabbie Sent on 10/12/2021

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Made our wedding wonderful!

Maharaj Jani was excellent from start to finish. He was so helpful walking us (and our parents) through the ceremony structure and details. He provided a list of everything we needed for the ceremony. He did an incredible job including ALL our immediate family members into the ceremony!!! He was so organized and engaging with the audience too. He definitely made our wedding ceremony special!

Sandhya Sent on 10/10/2021

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Hindu Priest

He is THE VERY BEST. Very professional . I don't have words to describe him.I would only have him for all my children's weddings or for any other religious services. You will surely be pleased with his services. I have known him for over 25 years.no second thoughts. He is very good at working with different cultures.

Swati Sent on 06/27/2021

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Bharat Jani Pundit

He was great! Able to speak in english, ceremony less than an hour and very personable

Jenni Sent on 06/13/2021

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Wonderful Officiant for Interfaith Service

Priest Jani officiated our interfaith (Hindu/Jewish) wedding this past fall at Tarrytown House Estate on the Hudson (and on Zoom). He delivered a beautiful service that was in equal parts heartfelt, educational, and entertaining.

As a Hindu-Jewish couple, we knew we wanted to have a single combined ceremony that celebrated both families. We knew there were overlapping traditions but couldn’t figure out the right way to create a cohesive service (at around an hour). Priest Jani not only helped us to seamlessly fuse the two religious traditions, but also brought more knowledge on both religions than either family had. In addition to helping us create a beautiful service, he did an amazing job of setting aside time with both our families to ensure that everyone felt their traditions were included and honored.

As mentioned the service itself was wonderful and many guests reached out to us after the ceremony to tell us how much they admired his delivery.

We can’t recommend him more highly if you’re looking for a Hindu priest to officiate your interfaith ceremony.

Divya Sent on 04/21/2021

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The best ceremony officiant!

Bharat Uncle officiated our Hindu wedding in April 2021 -- from the start, he was incredibly kind, responsive, and professional, taking time to meet with my spouse, I, and our parents to go over the details of the ceremony (not once, but twice due to COVID!). His English translations are perfect and funny, and kept our guests engaged during our 1.5 hour ceremony. We got many compliments on the ceremony and are so grateful he was our officiant! Thank you!!

Hemant Sent on 04/05/2021

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Excellent Services by Jaanii ji!!!

Knowledgeable and very practical Pandit ji, he has excellent knowledge and explanations of rituals.

Himani Sent on 09/29/2020

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Amazing Wedding Pundit

Bharatkumar Jani did a phenomenal job marrying my husband and I. He had to merge Punjabi and Gujarati traditions together and did so seamlessly. He explains thoroughly and concisely all of the traditions in English and adds lots of humor throughout.

I would recommend his services to any and all Hindu ceremonies.

Shayna Sent on 09/22/2020

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Exactly what we were looking for!

We could not have been happier with Bharat Uncle. He was very personable, funny and explained every single thing that happened, which was so helpful for us and our guests.

Preethi Sent on 12/03/2019

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Amazing ceremony

I wanted something different from any of the Hindu weddings I have been to, for several reasons including that my husband is Jewish, and I am so glad that I looked beyond recommendations from family and friends to find Priest Jani through Wedding Wire. He clearly takes great pride in creating a Hindu ceremony that is tailored to the bride and groom. He had several calls with me and my family to make sure that our Telegu traditions were incorporated, while also making sure that the ceremony was engaging for our guests. Many of our guests told us that it was the most engaging Hindu ceremony they had witnessed and that they appreciated Priest Janis explanations in English of each component of the ceremony, interjected with humor. I highly recommend Priest Jani!

Ron Sent on 11/08/2019

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We could not have been more pleased.

Biren Sent on 10/29/2019

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Great fusion officiant

We are not strictly practicing Hindu or Christian couple however we wanted a wedding where both heritages (Hindu & Christian) would be respected. Our initial discussion with Mr Jani was very honest and he was very open to the idea of type of wedding ceremony we wanted.

His ability and ease at navigating complex family dynamics clearly showed his experience. We appreciated that he focused on meeting needs and desires of parents but he always kept our wishes as top priority.

We had an in-person meeting with him along with our parents where he explained every detail of the ceremony. After, he sent us a detailed summary of the ceremony that we used as a base for our program. However, what really makes a difference with Mr Jani is that he was always available by phone or email to answer any questions/concerns we had leading up to the day of the rehearsal.

Overall, it was a joyful union that EVERYONE enjoyed and we will remember forever. We're grateful for everything Mr Jani did for us! Hire him right away!!!

Kavita Sent on 10/29/2019

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Excellent Hindu priest

Mr. Jani did a wonderful job performing the Hindu ceremony at my daughters Indian-Korean fusion wedding. He was knowledgable, professional, and humorous at times! He conducted all the important elements of the puja within an hour which was critical for us as we had a tight schedule and timeline. I would highly recommend him!!!

Diana Sent on 10/17/2019

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Amazing Hindu Priest

Our wedding would not have been the same without Bharatkumar Jani! Priest Jani was an incredible choice and we thank him from the bottom of our hearts for marrying us in front of our 300+ family and friends. Ever since initial conversations, communication and coordination with Priest Jani was easy and perfect. Priest Jani explained each piece of the Hindu ceremony to our guests in a beautiful and meaningful way. We are so grateful and so happy.

Rina Sent on 10/17/2019

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Professional

He was very professional, easy to work with, kept the crowd engaged.

Jeremy Sent on 06/28/2019

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A wonderful, kind Pandit who helped make the day for everyone!

My wife and I had a Hindu ceremony but my family and I are western (white folks) so it was so important to me that we find somebody who would explain the ceremony clearly in english and help everyone to understand. Bharatkumar Jani did just that and so much more! He sat down with us beforehand and explained the entire ceremony with times down to the minute, with us customizing all along, then later sent us that whole ceremony written out to print for our guests. Later, when we lost everything - he went through it all again with no hesitation. He was always easily available by phone and email, and was always patient and happy to speak with us. On the day of the wedding he was flexible but punctual, and helped keep the family organized and the ceremony on time. He clearly explained every step in a way that didn't interrupt the flow, and he threw in plenty of jokes and light moments to keep us all going - he was a hit! So many guests from both sides of the aisle complimented us on his ceremony. He is warm, patient, and kind, and no matter how many times we thanked him, he was always thankful to us for letting him share in our day. He speaks English, Gujurati, Hindi, and even helped me get through the Sanskrit - everyone was happy! We couldn't recommend him more, and we can't even imagine our wedding with any other Pandit. Namaste Bharatkumar Jani, thank you!!

Kanchan Sent on 05/05/2019

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Excellent officiant for Hindu Jewish Wedding

Priest Jani was very easy to work with from start to finish.

He came into the city a few months before the wedding to meet with us and our parents to go over what WE wanted for the ceremony. We were really impressed by how flexible he was especially when it came to the timing of the ceremony.

He gave a list of items to purchase for the ceremony beforehand and was very organized.

During the ceremony he kept it light and explained the meaning behind a lot of traditions. He was also able to include some Jewish traditions as well especially since there is some overlap between the cultures.

He mailed our marriage license in for us and we received it a week after the wedding.

Thanks Priest Jani!

Susanne Sent on 04/12/2019

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highly recommend

I am very happy that we had Bharatkumar Jani to perform our Ceremony, he was very detailed through every step and our guest were engaged the entire time because of his humor and explanation.

Ritu Sent on 12/16/2018

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Best Hindu Service

BharatKumar Jani is an outstanding priest! Broke down the ceremony with clear instructions and he was a pleasure to work with. Thank you!

Mary Sent on 12/09/2018

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Professional and personable!

Our experience was professional, personable, and seamless. Uncle treated us like family from the very beginning of our relationship. The wedding was extremely intimate. Our ceremony was a fusion wedding between a Hindu and Catholic family. Uncle explained the ceremony in such a way that every guest (regardless of denomination) could enjoy and appreciate and participate. We whole heartedly recommend his services.

Sandhya Sent on 08/07/2018

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Very professional , very best priest. Will have a pleasure to have him again for my daughter 's wedding .it was my honor to have him.I have seen him perform mix weddings before .He has always has done a outstanding ceremonies.

Sapna Sent on 07/21/2018

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Mr. Jani performed our wedding ceremony and Ganesh puja. I only have good things to say about Mr. Jani, as he was flexible, warm, knowledgeable, humorous, and professional all at once. He was very accommodating when we had to change our puja date, and he also made himself available to meet with us prior to our puja and wedding to walk through each part of the ceremonies. During the puja and ceremony, Mr. Jani would guide us through and explain the significance of each step in English - we especially appreciated this as many of the people in attendance were not Hindu or South Asian. We have heard from many of our guests that they really loved the ceremony and found Mr. Jani to be a clear speaker, humorous when appropriate (which made the ceremony more enjoyable for everyone to listen to), and still maintain the beauty and significance of all the rituals. Mr. Jani was also very open to modifying or incorporating other traditions into the ceremony, which we appreciated. We were very happy that Mr. Jani was able to guide us through and perform our marriage ceremony, and would highly recommend him.

Mark Sent on 07/04/2018

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Just a real nice person who co conducted the nicest wedding ceremony I ever attended

K Sent on 06/26/2018

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Pundit Bharatkumar Jani was excellent in working with us to plan the wedding-ceremony, which was multi-cultural and needed coordination with another official. He communicated well with all the stakeholders, leading to an excellent, well-described and well-organized ceremony.

We highly recommend him.

Ankita Sent on 04/30/2018

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The best wedding officiant we could have ever wanted for our Hindu ceremony! All components of the ceremony were succinct, thorough, easy to understand, and truly meaningful from start to end. Highly recommend!

Nilay Sent on 10/13/2017

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Bharat Jani was the perfect officiant for our wedding ceremony. We planned a truly unique ceremony and he was able to accommodate all of our preferences. The ceremony he lead was filled with love and gave our friends and family a unique opportunity to truly understand the Hindu wedding traditions. We will be forever indebted. Thank you Bharat Jani!

Priya Sent on 10/02/2017

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Amazing Hindu ceremony that was clear and easy to understand for guests. Bharat Uncle was a real treat in explaining all the steps of a Hindu wedding ceremony and had a great sense of humor. Highly recommend!

Ramit Sent on 09/21/2017

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Fantastic officiant and experience overall - could not have asked for a more kind, caring, attentive and amazing person to have officiate our Hindu wedding!!!!

Sonali Sent on 07/18/2017

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Bharatkumar Jani is flexible, responsive, professional and above all compassionate. We are honored to have had him officiate our wedding, and guide us through this milestone with efficiency yet lightheartedness and thoroughness. He took time to come to my home in New Jersey to meet with my husband and parents months prior to the wedding for detailed planning and repeatedly put us at ease throughout the wedding and the wedding planning (from marriage license paperwork to the day of timetable accounting for IST). He sent me additional, timely information I was able to use on the wedding website and our ceremony programs. Bharatkumar Jani brings composure, meaningfulness, clarity, humor and customization to the ceremony (he truly takes time to get to know the couple and their family). Most important to me was to be able to stay true to tradition and Hindu philosophy while maintaining my American Indian identity. Bharat Uncle perfectly meets these expectations and I highly recommend him!

Saurin Sent on 07/11/2017

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Very knowledgeable and well learned explains the ritual very calmly & patiently

Elizabeth Sent on 06/28/2017

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Bharat Jani, officiated our daughter’s wedding. He took the time to meet with both sets of parents to ensure everyone knew ahead of time how the ceremony would proceed and sent an outline that served as a template for the program. During the ceremony, he described the significance of every step with patience, warmth, and humor. Family and friends commented on how moving, inclusive, and engaging ceremony was. He really gave happy couple a wonderful start!

Andrea Sent on 06/28/2017

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Bharat Jani was an absolutely wonderful officiant for our wedding. We are of different faiths and cultures and he was able to design and execute a ceremony that we and our families were all happy with, and that was equally enjoyable and engaging for our guests, especially for those who had never witnessed a Hindu ceremony. He is so kind, helpful, well-informed, professional, and easy to talk to and work with. Our ceremony was beautiful! We highly recommend him, especially for couples who may be coming from different cultural backgrounds and want a ceremony that can reflect both of your values. We received so much positive feedback from our guests about how much they enjoyed the ceremony and we could not agree more!

Priyam Sent on 06/26/2017

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Bharatkumar Jani was an absolute pleasure to have on our wedding day. He was very professional yet personable when it came to every aspect of the ceremony. All of our family and friends were able to follow along throughout the entire ceremony as he explained the most important aspects with the upmost detail.

Piyali Sent on 03/13/2017

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When preparing for an Indian wedding ceremony, Bharatkumar Jani will make each step effortless. My wife is Indian American so she had plenty of opportunities as a guest of past weddings to create some semblance of expectations for the ceremony. I, however, had never been to an Indian wedding until my very own. Therefore, I was a bit nervous. All my worries were pacified by Bharatkumar Jani. We met with Bharatkumar Jani early in the wedding planning stages and he patiently explained each part and the symbolism/meaning. At the rehearsal dinner, we presented all the information from the initial meeting so our family and entire wedding party were fully prepared for the special day. Bharat Jani also provided the ceremony information for us to work off of for the ceremony program. During the ceremony itself, Bharatkumar Jani explained each step to all the guests so they too could appreciate instead of simply witness. Many of our guests were non-Indian and never experienced a hindu wedding so this was very important to us. He engaged the entire crowd and even added humor when appropriate. So many of our guests commented on how our priest did an incredible job. We are honored we were able to have Bharatkumar Jani marry us.

Richa Sent on 09/08/2016

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Bharat Uncle was an amazing officiant for our wedding ceremony. He was absolutely lovely to work with - very responsive, kind and professional. He made an effort to come to New Jersey to meet me, my husband and our families weeks before our wedding to discuss exactly how the ceremony would go, which rituals we would include, etc. He also helped me draft my ceremony programs. Bharat Uncle was very accommodating in customizing the ceremony to fit within our desired time range of <1 hour. We received SO many wonderful compliments on him -- how great he was at explaining the Indian rituals for a Hindu ceremony and that he was funny and engaging on stage.

Thank you Bharat Uncle -- you helped make my wedding amazing!

Snehali Sent on 08/17/2016

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Mr. Jani,

Thank you for being so humble and patient for our wedding. You took the time out ahead of time to go over the wedding in details and told us exactly what ceremonies were necessary and what ceremonies were not since we wanted a condensed wedding. You provided us with a detailed description for our program cards and explained all the rituals us in detailed ahead of time and what was needed from the families at what portions of the wedding. Thank you for all your guidance for the marriage license process (I honestly wouldn't have known what to do if you didn't tell us.)

Thank you for everything you have done for us!

Mark Sent on 08/12/2016

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BHARATBHAI IS EXTREMELY THOROUGH ,VERY PUNCTUAL AND FLEXIBLE AT SAME TIME AND VERY
UNDERSTANDING OF FAMILIES NEEDS AND CUSTOMS AND ALWAYS READY TO LISTEN AND HONOR
THE REQUEST FROM ELDERS AND FUFILLS THEIR REQUESTS. WE WERE BLESSED BY HIS OFFICIATING THE CEREMONY AND I HAVE KNOW HIM AS A PRIEST FOR 9 YRS +. THANKS

Parag Sent on 06/13/2016

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Look no further. Bharat Uncle did a phenomenal job officiating for our wedding. He gave very relatable explanations that were very easy to understand for the whole audience. Indian wedding ceremonies can be long and feel dragged on if you're not the bride or groom. But Bharat Uncle was able to keep the whole crowd engaged in a way I have not seen before at an Indian wedding.

Brittany Sent on 05/31/2016

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Wonderful Pundit! We have worked with so many and he kept things running on time and was very easy to plan with! Will recommend to anyone.

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We were so blessed to work with Bharatkumar Jani. The ceremonies were very well organized, spoken, and celebrated. He explained to our non-Hindu guests the important details of each of the blessings, so that everyone felt involved and knowledgeable. We cannot express how impressed our guests were, and we would love to work with him again in the future. Thank you, again, Bharatkumar Jani for the wonderful wedding ceremonies.

Reena Sent on 05/17/2016

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Bharat uncle was extremely kind and patient in helping us understand what to expect on our wedding day during the ceremony. He spent a significant amount of time explaining each step of the ceremony. On the wedding day, he exuded calmness and incorporated humor into our ceremony which made the ceremony more fun and interesting to be a part of as well as for the guests to watch and pay attention. My husband and family and I cannot say enough kind words about Bharat uncle.

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Well done. Many thanks. We all appreciate it.

The explanation was excellent.

People could understand well, what he was saying.

Please do not use my name or email for any public purposes.

R Sent on 11/27/2015

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Bharat Jani was professional, thorough, punctual, and made the ceremony fun and exciting. He was able to explain each step of the ceremony without having its significance lost in translation. Highly reliable; I would not have had any other priest officiate our joyous occasion. A tremendous success!

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Words cannot express what a wonderful job Mr. Jani did in officiating our interfaith wedding. My husband was raised Catholic to parents from Ireland and Poland, and I was raised Hindu to Telugu parents.We had a very particular vision for our wedding, and one thing that was crucial to us was making sure that our guests and we knew what was happening during our ceremony (after attending many pujas and wedding ceremonies through my life, I can attest this is not always the case!) To be truthful, I've learned so much about my own religion through working with Mr. Jani, and found the ceremony to be beautiful and meaningful. We knew the moment we met Mr. Jani that he was perfect for this all-important task and hired him on the spot. He rose to the task at hand beautifully. He wanted to meet or talk to our parents and always made sure from the get-go to take everyone's thoughts and considerations into account. I had many concerns through the process wanting to please everyone and make the ceremony meaningful for all involved while still respecting my husband's and his family's desires/customs. Bharat Uncle was able to navigate through all of that (without me even needing to say anything), and he talked extensively with my own parents to help express my husband's and my desires and to make sure that what they wanted was reflected in a way that worked for us. Also, he had in the past officiated Telugu as well as Irish and Polish weddings and knew all of the traditions and was open to all. A rarity! When it got close to the wedding date, he helped draft programs, inform us on marriage licenses, buy needed items etc. He filled many of the more stressful parts of wedding planning and the day itself with love and laughter, all the while acting as an utmost professional. I have had many compliments since our wedding on how beautifully Mr. Jani officiated. I truly believe he can do any wedding with grace, poise, skill and humor and respects all cultures and religions.

User2450403 Sent on 10/20/2015

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Mr. Jani co-officiated my interfaith wedding ceremony with a Jewish rabbi. He was very sensitive throughout the planning process and made an effort to get to know me, my fiancé and my family as well as he could to ensure the ceremony met our needs. He collaborated with us on all the details and both our wedding guests, and my family members who had attended a smaller puja at our house, were raving about what an outstanding job he did working with our other officiant to blend our faiths and cultures. I absolutely recommend him for any bride or grooming planning a Hindu or interfaith wedding.

Tina Sent on 10/07/2015

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We had a great time with Mr. Bharatkumar Jani, fantastic officiant. The wedding was traditional but he made it comfortable and enjoyable for all the non-hindu's that attended the wedding. He spoke in Sanskrit for the chants and hymns but translated everything into English as well which was much appreciative. Very accommodating. I would highly recommend having him as your officiant for any type of wedding you are looking for.

Chris Sent on 08/12/2015

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We were blessed to have Bharatkumar Jani officiate at our daughter's wedding. He was spiritual, patient, professional, and attentive to all parties involved. He answered questions and talked us through what would occur. During the ceremony, he articulately explained the meaning of each aspect. He made sure to include not just the wedding party, but all the guests. We highly recommend him with no reservations.

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Very good job. Easy to work with.

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Bharatkumar Jani officiated our daughter's wedding. We couldn't be happier with his professionalism, attention to detail and guidance in planning for the big day. He met with both the bride, groom and both sets of parents to make sure all our questions and concerns were addressed.
On the day of the wedding, he was attentive not only to the bride and groom, the parents but also all the guests to make sure they understood the meaning of each aspect of the ceremony.
I will definitely be calling upon his services in the future.

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I am a wedding planner, and this priest was fabulous to work with. He answered all of the couples questions pre-wedding, and explained the process to them. He showed up on time, and was very clear and concise during the wedding ceremony. He was very organized and engaging. I highly recommend him.

Shruti Sent on 05/14/2015

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For my husband and myself it was critical to have a meaningful marriage/ceremony and since both of us don't know Sanskrit (and most of our guest) it was important that the ceremony was translated in English for us. Bharat Uncle totally understood our needs and hosted our ceremony going above and beyond our expectations.

He is extremely cooperative and responsive as well. We printed our program guide 3 days before the big day and he proof read the content, provided samples and gave quality suggestions.
Even our event planner was extremely happy to work with him as he is adapting, respectful and most importantly he is highly knowledgeable about the culture and knows the importance of auspicious time etc

For every Indian bride and groom looking for a priest who can truly elevate the wedding experience please partner with Bharatkumar Jani. He is the best in the east coast and in my eyes the best in US :-)

Bhavin Sent on 05/13/2015

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Bharatkumar Jani exceeded our expectations and delivered a beautiful, memorable, and loving Wedding Ceremony. He fulfilled our requests and fluently conducted the ceremony in English and Gujarati with a splash of humor. His professionalism and warm heart was clearly seen not only by us but by family members as well. Everyone could not stop talking about how articulate and poised he was. He truly set the atmosphere for the ceremony just right. Thank you so much Bharatkumar for being apart of our big day, we were truly blessed.

Ryan Sent on 12/18/2014

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Bharat Uncle is fantastic. Our wedding ceremony was intimate, interesting and fun. Everyone was paying attention and attendees from all faiths and backgrounds found the ceremony as moving and meaningful as we did.

Dimple Sent on 12/02/2014

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Bharat Jani officiated the Hindu portion of our combined Hindu-Christian wedding. He met with my parents, wife (fiancee at the time), and me several months before the wedding day to thoroughly explain all of the steps of the ceremony. He was extremely flexible with adjusting portions of the ceremony so that we could fit both the Hindu and Christian ceremonies in the allotted time. He made himself available by phone and email from the first day we talked up to the wedding day for any and all questions. He traveled a long way to officiate our ceremony and worked very well with the other officiant. On the day of the wedding, he arrived early and made sure everything was properly set up for the ceremony, so that we didn't have to worry about a thing. He explained every part of the ceremony in English so that all of our guests could follow along. Our family and friends keep mentioning what a great job he did and how unique and enjoyable the ceremony was. We fully recommend him to everyone!

Amishi Sent on 08/22/2014

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Bharat Jani had been so helpful since the wedding preparation began. He was very responsive , attentive to detail and professional. My wedding ceremony was a mix of Telugu and Gujrati traditions. He came to my home and spent time with our families discussing the ceremony and the process . Bharat Jani was able to beautifully incorporate both traditions fully and both families were very pleased . His eloquent style of speech and mannerism attracts the guests' attention and makes them feel like they are participating as well. He spoke in English and Sanskrit for the ceremony . The ceremony ran smoothly with no delays, all thanks to Bharat Jani. We received so many compliments and praises from our Indian and non-Indian guests. He truly fulfilled beyond our expectations as a priest/officiant for our wedding . I would highly recommend Bharat Jani. He is truly # 1 in the market .

Dr. Nitin & Dr. Amishi Putcha

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We were so incredibly happy with the way Mr. Jani performed our wedding ceremony. It was a blessing to have him there and for him to officiate and bless our marriage. He made it so special and everyone felt very much involved as they were able to understand what was going on throughout the ceremony.

Thank you!!!

Sachin Sent on 07/22/2014

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The ceremony was very personal. Bharat Jani took the time to answer all questions related to the wedding ceremony in detail. He even offered to discuss more details after the ceremony. I would highly recommend having him for this type of event.

Shumona Sent on 06/17/2014

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Mr. Jani performed a combined, fusion Christian/ Hindu wedding for us in Jersey City last month and was absolutely fantastic. From the very beginning his comfort and knowledge with performing combined ceremonies put us at ease and pulling the order of events together would have been extremely difficult without him. Bharat Uncle was articulate and humorous during the ceremony and all of my guests raved about about. I heard everything from "I'm Hindu and understood the meaning of our ceremony for the first time," to "he was really able to transition between the Christian parts and the Hindu parts seamlessly."
Although my experience was with a fusion ceremony, Bharat Uncle also performs traditional Hindu ceremonies, explaining the meaning of everything in English the whole way.
Oh and one last thing, he was able to perform a fusion ceremony in a little over an hour without compromising any religious parts - that's impressive. Highly highly recommend.

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We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful officiant for our Hindu ceremony. Mr. Jani was professional, pleasant, friendly, and knowledgeable, and performed a wonderful wedding ceremony that both our Indian and non-Indian friends thoroughly enjoyed. We would only use him for any future wedding ceremonies for our other family members and highly recommend him to all of our friends.

Rina Sent on 01/13/2014

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Bharat Jani did an amazing job as our wedding officiant. I am Indian and my husband is Polish, so we had a large group of guests who were not familiar with the Indian/Hindu wedding ceremony. Bharat Jani conducted the ceremony in English so that everyone would understand; he did a terrific job explaining each part of the ceremony not only for the sake of the guests, but for the sake of me and my husband. It was important for us to understand what each step of the ceremony meant. We met months in advance to discuss our vision as we did not want a long and boring 3 hour ceremony. He was accommodating, explained which parts were important, and helped us understand the purpose behind each step. The ceremony was sweet, light-hearted and enjoyable for everyone. He kept our guests engaged throughout the ceremony. We also received great feedback from our guests. He truly made our wedding memorable and fun!

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Bharat Jani performed a Hindu wedding ceremony for my sister and her husband Henry. His services were excellent in every way. He spent several hours with the family before the wedding to walk us through the ceremony and to understand our family traditions. On the wedding day we were all at ease because we knew what to expect and that Mr. Jani had everything under control.

Mr. Jani explained each step of the ceremony in a way that made sense to everyone. A few people that have been to several Hindu ceremonies commented that even they learned some new things.

One thing that we really appreciated was that during the ceremony Mr. Jani stood the whole time slightly off to the side, this kept the attention fully on the couple. It was a nice touch.

Ramesh Sent on 01/02/2014

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Mr Jani is very good in explaining procedure, both in english & indian language. That is very helpful to non indian.

Anisha Sent on 10/05/2013

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Words truly cannot describe how perfect our wedding ceremony was because of Bharat Uncle, but I will try! From our very first meeting nearly a year before the wedding, I felt as if Bharat Uncle was part of the family. He made both my and my husband's families feel so comfortable and at ease while planning the ceremony. Each and every detail was ironed out, with full explanation of the significant of each ritual and step of the ceremony. He educated all of us and it was truly touching to learn so much about my religion in such a short period of time.

Bharat Uncle performed an absolutely beautiful chudha ceremony the day before the wedding at my parents' house and it was from this point I knew that the wedding but be noting short of perfect. He has such a unique talent in explaining the meaning behind each prayer and ritual to the bride, groom and guests, in a way that isn't obtrusive to the ceremony. He chooses his words carefully and allowed each and every guest to feel part of the ceremony.

Bharat Uncle was extremely practical in modernizing certain aspects of the ceremony at our request (reciting our own vows, cutting down the time of certain rituals, etc.). He encouraged us to bring our own opinions and thoughts into the ceremony and it was a day I will never forget. We had raving reviews from all guests about our pundit and so any requests for his contact for future weddings!

We did not have a worry in the world thanks to Bharat Uncle; he sent reminders for all administrative items (filing of marriage license, obtaining certificates, etc.) and was very efficient in handling all matters.

There was not a single dry eye during the ceremony because of the powerful, touching and special ceremony Bharat Uncle delivered and for that we will be forever grateful!

Priya Sent on 08/17/2013

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Mr. Jani was very professional yet entertaining during both my vidhi and wedding ceremony. He met with my parents, my fiancé, and myself about three months before the wedding to go over the whole ceremony. He explained everything in plain English - and provided a word document with each part of the ceremony - which I used for my wedding program.

My fiancé is not Indian - among most of the guests during the ceremony - for which he explained parts of the ceremony in both English and Gujarati.

I highly recommend Bharat Jani for wedding and/or related services.

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Thank you Bharat bhai for doing a fantastic job

Riddhi Sent on 07/07/2013

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Bharat Uncle is one of the best priests I have ever come across. Not only does he sit down with you and your loved ones and go through the ceremony step by step, but he also teaches everyone the significance of everything, making the whole process a lot more meaningful. He took the time to individualize the ceremony as well taking into account all the traditions from both sides. I felt like I could reach out to him and any time and he would answer my questions and made me feel very comfortable. You can really tell that this isn't just a job to him, but it is a passion! Both my husband and I would highly reccommend him for any and all occassions!

Nutan Sent on 06/09/2013

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It has been my pleasure and privilege to have Bharatbhai do Ceremony for my second daughter also. Ever since he said that he will be available on that day, my mind was at peace. I knew work was going to get done perfect, fine and smooth. Wedding went exactly the way I had imagined. Bharatbhai did whole ceremony in English and he explain every little detail. That is why people were interested in listening to him and during whole ceremony it was pin-drop silence. He is very punctual for starting ceremony on time. He is very professional and I will highly recommend him for any ceremonies. He is the BEST.

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Nirmala Sent on 06/06/2013

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BHARATBHAI OFFICIATED AT THE HINDU WEDDING CEREMONY OF OUR SON JAMES WHO IS PRESBYTERIAN BY FAITH AND WAS GETTING MARRIED TO HIS BEAUTIFUL FIANCEE SONA WHO IS HINDU BY FAITH. THIS WEDDING WAS THE FIRST IN OUR FAMILY, AND WE WANTED IT TO BE AN ENJOYABLE AND HAPPY AFFAIR. IT WAS IMPORTANT TO US THAT THE RITUALS BE DONE IN A MEMORABLE AND EXQUISITE MANNER SO THATOUR GUESTS WOULD EXPERIENCE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF THE SYMBOLISM OF HINDU MARRIAGE CUSTOMS. MORE IMPORTANTLY, WE WANTED JAMES AND SONA TO FEEL BLISSFUL AND EXHILARATED ON THEIR WEDDING DAY . FROM OUR FIRST MEETING WITH BHARATBHAI WE WERE CONFIDENT THAT HE WOULD PERFORM THE MOST ARTICULATE WEDDING FOR JAMES AND SONA, AND HE DELIVERED 100% AND THEN SOME. HE MET WITH BOTH FAMILIES AND DISCUSSED ALL OF THE DETAILS OF THE CEREMONY TIMING IT OUT STEP BY STEP. HE ADVISE ON ALL OF THE ARTICLES NEEDED, LIASED WITH THE DJ AND SKILLFULLY MANAGED THE MUSIC WHICH TRULY ENHANCED THE ENTIRE PROCEEDINGS. HE ALSO COMMANDED THE ATTENTION OF THE GUESTS FROM BEGINNING TO END. HIS EXPLANATIONS WERE CLEAR AND PRECISE, WAS EXTREMELY ORGANIZED, AND EVERYONE LEFT THE WEDDING VENUE FEELING THAT THEY HAD JUST EXPERIENCED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND ENCHANTED WEDDING.

Mahadevaiyer Sent on 06/05/2013

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People liked that you explained the meaning and symbolism behind every step of the ceremony and every one mentioned your performance was superb. You kept the tempo of the event well and avoided the usual chaos and delays of the Indian wedding ceremony by planning ahead. Many people were pleased that you combined the eastern and western traditions in a seamless way. Your professionalism was exceptional. Great job !

N Sent on 05/28/2013

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It has been my pleasure and privilege to have Bharatbhai perform the Hindu Ceremony for my second daughter (he also performed the Hindu Ceremony for my first daughter in 2008). Ever since he said he was available, my mind was at peace. I knew that the ceremony was going to be done very well, and was going to go smoothly. And I was right, the ceremony went exactly the way I imagined. Bharatbhai performed the ceremony in English and he explained every little detail, this is important since people were interested in listening to him and what each of the rituals meant. During whole ceremony it was silent, as people were intently watching and interested. He is very punctual for starting the ceremony on time. He is very professional and I would highly recommend him for a Hindu ceremony officiant. He is the BEST!!!

Jay Sent on 05/21/2013

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Bharatbhai, above all the categories listed, is a time conscious precision oriented professional with attention to detail in preparing the clients way ahead for what is required and expected.
We recommend that he is one of the best is and around the country.

Jenny Sent on 05/08/2013

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I highly recommend Mr. Joni to officiate your wedding for several reasons. We contacted him just two weeks prior to our wedding from a different city and from the beginning, he was very professional, helpful and willing to explain in detail what we were going to do at the wedding.
We had a Christian Hindu wedding and he explained very well to the guests, who were not familiar with the Hindu tradition, everything he was doing as the ceremony was taking place.
He was knowledgeable, fun and very sophisticated in the way he handled people, the language and the event in general. Thank you!

Sarah Sent on 04/21/2013

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Bharat Jani was an amazing officiant. He had experience with a wide range of ceremony lengths and styles and was able to work with us to get exactly what we wanted. For us, he helped build a ceremony that was a fusion of Hindi and Christian aspects. He was easy to work with, responsive and has a great sense of humor. One of our friends even tried to book him for their own wedding during our reception. He is highly recommended.

Gati Sent on 10/31/2012

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Bharat Uncle was a huge part of what made our wedding memorable and special. The service, which we continue to hear endless praise about, was perfect.

He managed to explain the rituals for the non-Indian guests, bring levity and warmth to a long service, and incorporate American moments into the ceremony to help make it more familiar for us and our guests.

We're so happy that he was such an important part of our day.

User866069 Sent on 07/16/2012

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He was excellent and a very polished officiant. He was very articulate and communicated the meaning of the wedding ceremony to all of the guests so they could understand everything. This was an inter-faith ceremony - Hindu & Catholic. I have seen some officiants simply go through the motions and lose control of the guests where some would become inattentive, or worse yet, walk out. He made the day memorable for everyone. I would highly recommend him - you will be happy and it will be one less thing to worry about.

Vajubhai Sent on 10/26/2011

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very professinal. well organise. excellent knowledge of wedding rituals andcan very well have a control of audience during ceremony.
very punctual and every thing he communicated with clients and open for suggestions and advise

Rohit Sent on 10/05/2011

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Excellent explanation of ceremony in multiple languages, very useful to keep guest's interest. Entire wedding was performed in time, Nice and very comfortable atmosphere for Bride and Groom. Kept the Mandap very clean...No mess atall.

Very Highly recomonded

Anita Sent on 10/05/2011

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He translates into english during the ceremony, which is very helpful, especially if you are marrying a non indian. also, he has a great personality, and adds some humor so the ceremony does not seem boring.

Minerva Sent on 09/29/2011

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Mr. Jani married my husband and I this past month and was amazing! My Husband is christian and I am Hindu, and he was able to convey such a meaningful and special ceremony for us. My husband's side of the family were felt welcome and participated in the ceremonies without feeling uncomfortable with new customs due to the fact the Mr. Jani is so warm and welcoming. He has such an amazing presence and a very loving way with people, especially the younger generation. I give the highest reccommendations to Mr. Jani

Jenna Sent on 09/25/2011

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Bharatkumar H Jani is a wonderful officiant; he married me and my husband in March 2011. I am Catholic and my husband is Hindu. We had a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony and Mr. Jani took the time to explain all of the Hindu traditions to me and my family prior to the ceremony. During our ceremony, he provided meaningful explanations for the various steps that helped guide those participating and kept those watching informed. Since my wedding, I have attended other pujas and weddings that he has officiated for my family and friends. He always does an excellent job. I highly recommend Mr. Jani.

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