How Ankita and Jesal turned their wedding into an ayurvedic celebration

When Indian-American entrepreneur Ankita Sankla and Gujarati-American wellness innovator Jesal Trivedi tied the knot, they didn’t just host a wedding—they created a movement. As co-founders of Khalo, an Ayurvedic food brand bridging heritage and contemporary living, the couple brought the same ethos to their nuptials, crafting an experience where every detail carried meaning.

Rooted in Ayurvedic philosophy and inspired by the five elements, their celebrations became a journey of love, wellness, and connection that guests described as “life-changing.”

A journey through the five elements

Each wedding event embodied one of Ayurveda’s elemental forces, offering guests a sensory and symbolic immersion.

Air (mehndi)

Celebrated atop a rooftop on New Year’s Eve, guests felt the gentle breeze as traditional Rajasthani art came alive in movement and colour.

Water (haldi)

A poolside gathering with a Tulum-inspired aesthetic flowed with joy—highlighted by a spontaneous laughter yoga session that dissolved inhibitions.

Fire (sangeet)

Channelling the Hawaiian luau where Trivedi proposed, the night pulsed with fiery performances and transformative energy.

Earth (wedding)

Under the healing shade of a neem tree, the couple wed in a mandap of natural materials, surrounded by amphitheatre seating so every face was seen and every moment shared.

Space (reception)

A starry-night finale where curated music encouraged not just dancing, but inner expansion.

Nourishment with intention

For Sankla and Trivedi, food was more than sustenance—it was a form of care. Khichdi, Ayurveda’s ultimate comfort dish, featured at every meal alongside 300 bespoke dishes crafted with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. Even Khalo’s signature paste, infused with over 20 healing spices, found its way into the menus, marrying flavour with wellness.

Design with purpose

Every choice reflected the couple’s values: co-designed outfits by Jaipur artisans celebrating both Rajasthani and Gujarati heritage; sustainable florals transformed into incense or guest gifts; and partnerships with small, often couple-run businesses, mirroring the bride and groom’s partnership.

Rituals reimagined

Traditions were honoured yet evolved. Mothers led the opening of the wedding with words and dance, the “Kanya Maan” ceremony replaced the conventional “giving away,” and the couple shared pre-recorded gratitude messages for their parents—moments that brought tears and redefined cultural norms.

From the meditative New Year’s Day sound bath that opened the festivities to the last dance under the stars, Sankla and Trivedi's wedding proved that love can be celebrated without compromising on intention or sustainability.

It wasn’t simply a series of events—it was an immersive experience, a cultural statement, and, as guests described, a portal into a more conscious way of living.

All images: Nitin Arora Photography

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