Jaipur Man’s ₹25 Lakh Silver Wedding Invite

New Delhi, january 20, 2026: In a city known for its royal heritage and grand celebrations, a Jaipur businessman has redefined the “Great Indian Wedding” by creating a wedding invitation that is as much a spiritual relic as it is a luxury statement.

Shiv Johari, a prominent resident of the Pink City, has made headlines across the country after unveiling a wedding card crafted from 3 kg of pure silver, valued at approximately ₹25 lakh. Created for his daughter Shruti’s upcoming wedding to Harsh Soni, the invitation has left the local community and social media in awe.

A Masterpiece of Art and Faith

What makes this card stand out is not just its price tag, but the staggering level of craftsmanship involved. Measuring 8 x 6.5 inches with a depth of 3 inches, the box-shaped invitation is an intricate gallery of Hindu iconography.

The “card” is composed of 128 individual silver pieces, assembled with such precision that not a single nail or screw was used in its construction. Key features of the design include:

• 65 Intricately Carved Deities: The centerpiece features Lord Ganesha, flanked by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
• Divine Hierarchy: The carvings include Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, and two forms of Tirupati Balaji with his celestial gatekeepers.
• Spiritual Narratives: The exterior depicts the life of Lord Krishna, from his birth to his childhood “Leelas,” alongside the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu.
• Royal Symbolism: Figures of elephants showering flowers surround the names of the bride and groom, while the “Ashta Lakshmi” (eight forms of Lakshmi) adorn the outer layers.

More Than Just a Gift

For Shiv Johari, this was a labor of love that took over one year to complete. He personally oversaw the design, ensuring that every detail reflected his blessings for his daughter’s new journey.

“I didn’t want to just invite relatives; I wanted to invite all the gods and goddesses to my daughter’s wedding,” Johari explained.

By presenting this silver masterpiece to his daughter’s in-laws, he expressed a poignant sentiment: he wasn’t just sending his daughter to a new home, but entrusting her to divine protection.

The Rising Trend of “Investment Invites”

This extraordinary gesture comes at a time when the Indian wedding industry is seeing a shift toward “keepsake” invitations. While paper cards are often discarded, silver and gold-plated invites serve as a permanent heirloom.

In Jaipur, where the wedding season is currently at its peak, experts estimate that nearly 4.6 million weddings will take place across India this season, contributing billions to the economy. While some critics argue against such lavish spending, for families like the Joharis, these creations are considered “emotional documents”—a blend of traditional values and artistic legacy that will be preserved for generations.