As the first rays of dawn washed the sky with a pretty golden glow, television actress Palak Purswani and Rohan Khanna, Vice President & National Head–Product, Pricing & Marketing at Reliance Jio, found their perfect wedding backdrop. It was in one of the most spiritually-revered settings—at the foot of the 112-foot Adiyogi statue in Coimbatore. The couple chose to take their seven sacred vows there, surrounded by their closest family and friends. This is reportedly the first wedding that has been organised on the premises and also puts the spotlight on the trend of tradition-rooted temple weddings in India.
Manifest spoke to the bride, Palak, who shared why they chose this venue and why it was so meaningful to them.
Both Palak and Rohan, avid travellers, have been jet-setting around the world to several breathtaking places, but eventually discovered that the place where they were always meant to begin their forever wasn’t in another country—but at home, at one of the most sacred places in Coimbatore. Palak shares more: “We’ve been incredibly fortunate to travel the world together. While planning our wedding, we explored some stunning destinations—from Jordan and AlUla to Sri Lanka and even Goa. Every place was beautiful in its own way, but none of them gave us the feeling we were looking for.”
It’s faith that also marked the start to their journey. They shared a quick five-minute conversation at a restaurant when they first met and back then, they had not even exchanged surnames. Yet the spark was felt and as they say, destiny, ruled. Cut to a few months later, an Instagram DM from Rohan changed everything. The two went on their first date. It was not at a café over coffee or cocktails, but at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai. The meeting led to a lovely friendship that manifested into a romance, and soon, they both knew they had found “the one”.
Both of them found a shared love in travel. And during one of their scenic getaways—amidst the now-covered landscapes of Love Valley in Cappadocia—Rohan popped the question with a stunning five-carat ring. She said yes, and that day set them on their path back home—to Adiyogi, where they tied the knot on June 26.
Clearly, for the two it was not about seeking grandeur, finding the best resorts or having an international destination planned. But their choice of venue lay in a space revered by seekers from around the world. She adds why that mattered to them the most. “Rohan and I always knew we wanted our wedding to be rooted in something deeper. Over the years, spirituality has become a very natural part of our lives, both individually and as a couple, it’s shaped the way we’ve grown, the way we’ve navigated life together, and the way we’ve found our way back to ourselves, no matter what,” she admits.
For Rajesh Satankar, co-founder of Knotting Bells that shot the wedding, lensing the moment was rare and special. He says, “Shooting at the Isha Yoga Center was unlike any wedding we've documented before. The beauty of the venue wasn't just in its architecture, but in the feeling it created. With the Adiyogi overlooking the ceremony and the first light of dawn slowly filling the space, every frame carried a sense of stillness and purpose. The mandap was designed in warm golden tones that complemented the natural surroundings beautifully, but it never overpowered the setting. Everything felt intentional and understated, allowing the couple's emotions and the spiritual energy of the place to remain at the heart of every photograph. Personally, this wedding felt different. It was a reminder that what is meant for you has a way of finding you, in its own time.”
The two-day wedding was thoughtfully curated with gorgeous outfits, tradition and love. On June 25, Palak and Rohan’s family and friends sat down for a welcome dinner. That set the mood for conversation and shaadi vibes as everyone gathered around a long dining table and exchanged stories. The night was regaled by live music by The Bombay Tux and every guest also found a handwritten note waiting at their seat—a small but heartfelt reminder, that every person present had played a role in their journey.
The next day marked the start of the wedding morning and before sunrise, Palak and Rohan began by offering prayers at the Devi Temple within the Isha Yoga Center, seeking blessings before stepping into the next chapter of their lives. As dawn painted the sky its special hues, the wedding ceremony began. There was a gold-toned mandap Indian temple architecture, that was designed to complement the sanctity of the space. To add to the divine setting were fragrant mogra, tuberose, rajnigandha, white roses and sacred bilva leaves, while Vedic chants reverberated through the morning air. The nuptials saw a live narrator explain every ritual, so that every guest was able to understand the deep meaning and not just witness the ceremony.
She gives a heartfelt account of what shaped their special moment: “When we started talking about marriage, we realised we didn’t want a wedding that was defined by extravagance or by doing what everyone else does. We wanted it to reflect who we truly are.”
Palak was every bit the resplendent bride in a red lehenga by Papa Don’t Preach. Intricately embellished with shimmering stonework, it was paired with a contemporary blouse that reimagined the classic bridal silhouette while honouring tradition. She complemented the look were her elegant, heirloom-inspired gold polki jewellery by Indriya. And making a quiet yet meaningful note was another accessory—her bespoke kaliras. It had delicate charms, each denoting a chapter of the couple’s story from their initials to their parents’ initials, their beloved dog Oreo, their shared zodiac sign, an Adiyogi motif and even a tribute to the restaurant where they found their first spark. Rohan opted for a regal layered Anarkali sherwani with refined belt detailing by Jigar and Nikita, that perfectly balanced a sense of royalty with elegance.
Guests embraced the spirit of the celebration in shades of ivory and white, in keeping with the sacred union taking place. The wedding was followed by a simple celebration where a traditional South Indian breakfast of dosas, pongal and freshly-brewed filter coffee. Looking back, the couple believes their story was never about finding the perfect destination but about trusting divine timing.
Little did they two know when they met that every journey and every detour was leading them to this one sacred morning and to them they could not have wished for a better start to a lifetime, as the bride shares: “Standing in front of Adiyogi, the source of yogic wisdom, with the first rays of the sunrise behind us, felt like the most authentic way to begin this new chapter. And then something magical happened. During our pheras, a rainbow appeared in the sky. Moments after we were married and stepped out of the mandap, there was a gentle drizzle. It genuinely felt as though Lord Shiva was personally blessing our union. Those weren’t things we could have planned—they were moments we’ll carry with us forever."
Palak adds, "When we look back today, we don’t just remember a beautiful wedding. We remember an experience that felt deeply spiritual, incredibly personal, and bigger than the two of us.”