Choosing Acharya Shruti to officiate both my sister’s and my wedding was deeply meaningful. In settings where male officiants are most often seen, having a team of women lead with such wisdom, compassion, and authenticity felt profoundly special. She brings a rare sense of inclusivity and ease — explaining each ritual so everyone, regardless of background, feels connected — while her team’s quiet efficiency ensures everything flows beautifully - thank you Bhavana. The ceremonies were free of rigid customs and outdated roles, yet deeply spiritual, with the chanting of mantras creating a powerful, almost timeless atmosphere. Knowing that many of our guests didn’t speak Hindi, her daughter Swasti offered live English translations, thoughtfully prepared and gracefully woven into the ceremony without adding to its length. At both weddings, guests were visibly moved — and many have since chosen Acharya Shruti to officiate their own ceremonies. It’s a reflection of how she brings tradition to life in a way that feels both true and new, honoring the sacred while opening it up for all. We are so grateful for the way Acharya Shruti helped us begin our married life — with meaning, with love, and with hope.

Dear Shruti Ji, I wanted to thank you again for conducting our wedding ceremony in such a meaningful and beautiful way. I was really hoping that we find a pandit Ji to whom I feel connected and I couldn’t have dreamt better than that. From the beginning, I did truly appreciate your grounded, kind and yet powerful energy and this whole ceremony was absolutely magical. My family felt also very grateful that you were so open towards them despite the fact they knew little about the tradition. They hope they didn’t make too many mistakes and they genuinely thank you for bearing with them !!! On a personal note, it was also very meaningful for me that we were married by a woman, giving a sign that times are changing and that it is time for women to take their place. So with all my heart, I thank you for everything. Ayush and I felt very blessed by your presence ??? Hari Om Sophie Mayoux

We feel truly blessed to have had Shruti ji perform the phera ceremony at our son’s wedding in April 2025. She brought with her not just the depth of Vedic knowledge but also a warmth and modern sensitivity that made the ceremony feel deeply personal. From invoking the sacred vows to thoughtfully including rituals that symbolized the union of both families, she created a space filled with meaning, grace, and love. Her clear explanations and gentle presence moved everyone present—many guests came up to us saying they now want a female pandit for their children’s weddings too. Shruti ji didn’t just conduct a ceremony, she created an unforgettable experience that touched all our hearts.

Having Acharya Shruti officiate our wedding was the best decision I've ever made. Shrutiji brings a strong set of feminist values to the table, while also expertly balancing traditional religious beliefs with modern progressive ideas. She moulds outdated traditions with modern values to deliver a ceremony that is to the satisfaction of old and young alike. More importantly, Shrutiji ensures the ceremony is engaging and interesting, keeping the audience (as well as the bride and groom) constantly invested. I have never come across an officiant with her diction, confidence and speech - she has the ability to command the attention of a large gathering of exhausted wedding guests at 3 am. She ensures that the rituals and procedures are not inaccessible and incomprehensible to anyone. She explains the meanings and symbolisms behind every action she undertakes, something that stood out to me. She infuses the ceremony with strong emotions, joy, laughter, sentimentality, and managed to impress upon the bride and groom the significance and gravity of the journey they are about to undertake. She is receptive to all feedback and concerns and conducts the ceremony in exactly the manner that the bride and groom request. She has a knack for understanding the flavour of the bride and groom's relationship and values they share and makes sure to incorporate it in her rituals. This is all in diametric opposition to the classical pandits who insist on doing things by-the-book without any regard for what the couple wants or requests. I witnessed men who have the most patriarchal beliefs to also be impressed by Shrutiji- a testament to her attitude, her ability to explain feminist ideas in a clear way and her outstanding speeches. The ceremony was extremely well organised, thought-out and smooth. Shrutiji was a blessing to me- she gave me the pheras of my dreams- there is no other way I would have wanted it. Trust her to do a brilliant job with your wedding, and to make the ceremony an unforgettable one.

Shruti ji had taken so many bookings that inspite of booking her 10 months in advance for the whole day of my daughter's wedding . She was not able to reach for the morning rituals . She had sent another(man) pandit to do the ceremonies which we had informed in the beginning only that we wanted female pandit for all the rituals. She reached late for the wedding ceremony with her daughter ( wearing casual outfit ) not appropriately dressed for the wedding functions as they are in all pictures in the frame Wedding rituals were conducted fine and the translation was also good by her daughter But i wish they are more sensitive towards for wht they commit .Weddings are one time affair and we tend to pay so much but they are not able to deliver . Very disappointing .

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our wedding! From the very beginning, Shruti ji brought an air of calm, grace, and joy to the planning process. Her presence made our ceremony not only meaningful but also incredibly fun and personal. She took the time to understand our love story, beliefs, and the type of atmosphere we wanted to create. Her words were heartfelt, beautifully spoken, and tailored perfectly to us. The way she engaged with our guests was wonderful, and her energy made the whole day feel magical. Shruti ji has a special gift of blending the sacred with lighthearted moments, making everyone feel included and uplifted. The ritual she led was both powerful and touching, and many of our guests commented on how unique and beautiful it was. Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without her guidance, warmth, and spirit. If you’re looking for someone who will make your wedding not just an event, but an unforgettable experience full of love, laughter, and connection, we highly recommend Shruti ji.

At every wedding I’d attended, the seven “vachans” chanted by panditjis often felt outdated and disconnected from today’s world. The vows rooted in a time when women were less independent, didn’t reflect modern values. So, for our wedding, we decided to break away from tradition and have a female pandit officiate. Finding one was not easy, given the male-to-female ratio in this field :3, but we were blessed to get to know our amazing Panditji, Acharya Shrutiji. Her ceremony was a breath of fresh air— she was smart, articulate, down-to-earth, and explained the meaning behind these rituals which no one really knew. The vachans we made to each other are relevant today and not just something we were asked to chant because that's how it has been done for years. She made our ceremony special and meaningful, and we’ll cherish it forever. Forever Grateful.

I found the Shruti ji to be the perfect person to perform my marriage rituals. With a profound understanding of Vedic scriptures and a gentle demeanor, Pandit Shruti crafts wedding ceremonies that blend ancient rituals with modern sensibilities, offering couples a meaningful start to their marital journey. As a female pandit, Pandit Shruti ji embodies empowerment and inclusivity within the traditionally male-dominated sphere of religious officiation. Her presence challenges stereotypes and inspires young girls and women to envision themselves as leaders within their communities. By embracing her role with dignity and devotion, Pandit Shruti serves as a role model for those seeking to blend tradition with progressive values. Her command over Sanskrit mantras and rituals instills a sense of reverence, guiding the couple through each ceremonial step with clarity and poise. Beyond the ceremonial aspects, Pandit Shruti imbues the proceedings with spiritual depth, emphasizing the sacredness of marriage as a union of souls. Thank you, Pandit Shruti Ji, for performing my marriage ritual and making it a lifelong experience that I will cherish always.  

Shruti ji, you have broken a very old trivial stereotype by becoming a female Pandit.. You have set a new example for all women in the society.. You are the pride of women.. Even in this 21st century where some The so called male pandits talk about snatching away these rights from women, whereas you have given a befitting reply to all of them with your ability.. You keep moving forward on your path.. Surely you will achieve great heights.. We are proud of you.

We had the most seamless experience with Shruti ji. We both live outside India and so do our parents, but she made our experience very easy. From our initial conversation, she was clear, honest, attentive, and inclusive. As progressives, we wanted to retain the essence of the Vedic traditions but discard with the problematic and deeply patriarchial rituals that are out of date. This was a hard task given we were doing an inter-regional and inter-cultural wedding. Shruti ji helpfully navigated all the ritualistic jargon while talking to both sets of parents- one Maharashtrian and one Punjabi. She is great at explaining the meaning of each tradition and is an attentive listener. She is open to suggestions and flexible to client needs. On the day she received a lot of compliments from our guests due to her diction and narration which enthralled the audiences. The ceremony was comprehensive and included all the rituals and traditions and yet she managed to keep it short as that was our preference. Shrutiji has a great understanding of the rituals and remains a devout disciple of her art. Most importantly, she is a professional who values other people's time and was always punctual. She was at the venue ahead of time and started the ceremony on time as well as ending it like we had planned. If you want a modern, inclusive, ceremony that is deeply truthful to traditions we highly recommend Shruti ji. We suggest you express your desires and expectations honestly to get a great service and a deeply personal ceremony.

The phera ceremony at our son's wedding was intimate and personal. It was special and emotional. Acharya Shrutiji explained the significance and essence of each ritual, involving everyone. It was just as the bride and groom wished. I have always seen guests shy away from witnessing the pheras, but here the serene vibes had everyone involved and emotional, blessing the couple. Thank you Shrutiji ??

We were looking for 5 months for a lady priest for the wedding of our son. Finally we found Shrutiji. We used her for all our functions including Haldi, Nikasi and the Vedic Wedding. She was fabulous. She made our ceremonies special and meaningful. And her beautiful voice while reciting the Shlokas added a beautiful dimension to our ceremonies.

Our ceremony was special, meaningful and personal - many thanks to Shrutiji for working closely with me to understand needs of the families. Inspired by her passion, professionalism and teachings - would recommend her to all!

I wanted a well educated female priest for my wedding. This was really a dream for me as I always believed that women can do everything that men can. In a country, where women are often considered impure, it was really special to have my wedding solemnised by a female priest. She was very patient, understanding and welcoming. There are several bad practises that have become part of our wedding ceremonies (like Kanya Ka Daan, and parents not seeing their daughter's pheras). But shruti jee combined ancient wisdom with modern ideas. My family was also very happy with her. My mother still says that shruti jee really made our wedding the most special

My daughter Aarushi and son in law Sameer,both wanted their wedding ceremony to be performed by a female priest and initially the idea was not very welcomed by the family but when we first met Acharya Shruti ji to discuss about the wedding, we all felt confident and agreed that there could be no better person than her. And without her presence our special wouldn’t have been so special. Our whole family and the guests at the wedding also expressed how much they all enjoyed her presence and how beautifully the wedding ceremony was performed .Her expertise in Sanskrit Shlokas and the way she explained everything to the wedding couple while also keeping the guests involved throughout the ceremony was truly remarkable. The light hearted jokes cracked by her were appreciated by all and made the ceremony full of laughter and happy tears, just the way we all wanted it to be. Acharya Shruti ji is setting new trend in the Indian society by proving that females can achieve anything they desire and performing religious ceremonies is not about gender but what one learns about religion , spirituality and rituals. We look forward to many more happy celebrations with her.

It was my dream to have my daughter’s wedding ceremony by conducted by a lady priest. And when I came to know of Acharya Shruti ji it was as if my dream came true. Not only is she knowledgeable, wise and thoughtful, her in-depth interpretation of the wedding vows is relatable to the younger generation. Her proficiency in Sanskrit, Hindi as well as English means a wide range of people including those from overseas are able to understand and appreciate the ceremony’s content, significance and proceedings. She led a beautiful and serene ceremony for my daughter and son-in-law two years ago. And we all had tears of joy.

Having attended weddings before, I was surprised the wedding rituals were so sexist! I knew then I wanted a priest or priestess for my wedding who was modern in their thinking and could really maintain the sanctity of the Hindu Wedding. Then I came across Shruji Ji, and I knew I had to get wedded by her. Shruti Ji was professional and she made sure all the rituals were equal. She also explained the meaning behind many rituals, including kanyadaan, and all the guests were listening to her attentively. She was very patient throughout the process. For me, the pheras were the most beautiful part of the entire 2 day wedding ceremony. If you're getting a date with Shruti Ji, I would say definitely grab the opportunity!

My experiences with Shruti ji was memorable. It is one thing to have the wedding of your dreams and another thing to have a wedding without compromising basic values held close by the couple. Shruti ji understood what being married meant to my husband and me and curated rituals keeping in mind the integrity of the bride and the groom while maintaining the sanctity of age old vedic ceremony. The way she explained every step of the wedding rituals helped us understand how everyday of being married should look like and encouraged us to becomes better humans. More than anything else, I enjoyed my wedding ceremonies and was completely immersed in them. We need more priestesses like Shruti Ji to make religion more welcoming and aaccessible.Being a female in a make dominated profession she must be facing stiff resistance and competition, but is exemplary in terms of the grace and finess she brings with herself.

Shruti ji and her assistant are very professional in their work. It was very easy to communicate and plan the rituals. It was an amazing and empowering experience to have a female priest perform the rituals. She explained the meaning of the rituals and all my family members had a wonderful experience being a part of it.

Shruti ji conducted our wedding ceremony in December and it was one of the most special moments of my life! The minute we set a date for the wedding, she was the first person that I knew I had to request to get us married. I have always wanted a female priest and it was a dream come true to have be part of our ceremony. She truly understands the essence of what it means to be married in our Hindu dharm, without including any differences or inequalities between the 2 partners, which is what we wanted in our ceremony. Her way of explaining to our guests during the ceremony with each step, her sweet voice and her overall demeanor brought so much peace and sacredness to our special day. All our guests could not stop raving about our ceremony because it was nothing like they’d ever seen before in an Indian wedding! Thank you Shruti ji for being a key part in our wedding! Aapke bina humaari shaadi adhoori rehti❤️

Right from day 1, we wanted a priestess to conduct our daughters wedding .We feel very blessed and fortunate that we contacted Acharya Shrutiji for the same .Shrutiji conducted the ceremonies so beautifully -welcome of our jamai, varmala and then pheras! She is not only knowledgable a bout the Vedas but her fluency and command over both Sanskrit and Hindi makes it an icing on the cake as she explains each ritual and not rush through it for name sake .All the guests were glued to hearing every word of hers inspite of the cold and didn’t leave the pheras even for a minute , a sight very uncommon in marriages where only the immediate family is involved in the ceremony .Her sweet nature with her confident demeanour really shone through every moment . We are extremely grateful to Shrutiji for giving us these priceless moments to cherish for life More power to Shrutiji in her journey as a priestess ??

We had a very good experience though it was our first time witnessing female acharyaji but it was too good and beyond our expectations. Every one appreciated Shrutiji's way of delivering the rituals by properly explaining each and every thing in detail. I would certainly recommend her. Thank you

Shruti ji was crisp, bold yet gentle, and friendly while performing the rituals at my wedding. We are so happy to have had Shruti ji officiate our wedding. Thank you so much, once again!

We would like to thank Shrutiji for gracing and blessing our daughters wedding ceremony and making it very beautiful and meaningful. Having a lady acharya officiating the wedding gave us a lot of joy and happiness. Over our interactions with her, we were fortunate to experience an Acharya ... expert in her field and very deep in her knowledge, and yet also warm, personable, forward thinking and open in her approach, able to amend the ceremony aligning herself with our children’s thinking. She gave us very meaningful insights regarding the various customs in the Vedic marriage... which was invaluable for our children as they went about the planning of the event and a learning for us. With many of our children's friends not conversant with Hindi, she was extremely adept at ensuring the translation of the essence of the rituals in English too.. as also providing the context of them specially for non Indian guests... but actually very meaningful even for us. Lot of our guests appreciated a deeper understanding of what goes on in a Hindu wedding. Consequently, the ceremony had a lovely blend of tradition with warmth, humour and authenticity. Before the wedding Shrutiji made herself available to have clear communication around the wedding rituals-and was very helpful in laying out all the requirements clearly, in arranging for the things needed in the mandap and for setting up everything in advance-so that there were no hiccups during the wedding and everything went smoothly. Thank you Shrutiji for giving our children a beautiful, meaningful and memorable wedding. Amrita and Ravi Saxena

Choosing Acharya Shruti Ji as our wedding priestess was the best decision ever. With her radical approach and inclusive style, she made our ceremony an experience we and all our loved ones can never forget. Can't thank her enough for the captivating manner in which she conducted all the rituals. Acharya Shruti Ji's calming and mesmerizing voice added a unique touch, making our vows not just understandable but incredibly special. If you're seeking a wedding ceremony that breaks the mold, look no further. Acharya Shruti made our day unforgettable, and we can't recommend her enough! :)

Very good and excellent. It was special event and very well managed. Process was followed precisely along with Vedic Rituals. We must back to VEDAS to make our life and lifestyle stronger.

She conducted our wedding ceremony so beautifully that till date people ask me about her. She explained meaning of all rituals and mantras nicely and it was how I envisioned my wedding to be. All vachans so profound and equal for both bride and groom. If you are looking for a pandit for your wedding, please reach out to her, it will be the best decision.

We had a wonderful experience with Shrutiji. Her explanation of the different mantras and their perfect uchaharan was such a refreshing change from some other weddings where nobody understands what is being said. We are very happy that our daughter’s wedding was conducted by her.

Shruti ji conducted the wedding ceremony for my daughter. She explained each and every ritual and brought meaning to the whole ceremony

Acharya Shruti ji was the best pundit I could have asked for. Not only was she able to patiently explain each of the rituals to me , she also understood from me what was important to me for wedding of 2 equals. I would highly highly recommend her.

The day our wedding dates were finalized, book Shruti Jo's date was our first priority. We had done tons of research before going with someone who my husband and I would be comfortable with. we both believe in the customs and rituals of the wedding but wanted someone to perform them in the right manner and explain them as well. Shruti Ji had brought out the charm in our wedding and was highly appreciated by all. She made our special day even more memorable ?

Acharya Shruti ma'am truly made our wedding an unforgettable experience. From the ceremony to the vows, every word was thoughtfully tailored to modern times. She added meaning to our special day, ensuring we understood and cherished every moment. Our guests were captivated by the entire experience!. I loveeee her!

Shruti ji conducted wedding of my daughter beautifully engrossing all guests with her excellent knowledge and command over Sanskrit and Hindi. She explained all phere ceremonies fully and engaged everyone in phere with simple advices. . Strongly recommend for anyone looking for wedding pundit. Meenakshi Narain

For the first time I saw a female priest conducting marriages... Acharya Pandita Shruti ji is an example for women.. She does not only conduct marriages..she knows how to keep people together..her voice attracts people towards her..Shruti ji never let anyone get bored even for a moment.. When I heard Shruti ji for the first time, I was surprised that how can a lady Pandit have such confidence.. We all are proud of Vidushi Devi like you.

At a time when people all over the world were surprised to see women being pandits. In such adverse circumstances, Acharya Shruti Shastri herself became a female pandit and made many women pandits. Gave a new direction to women. Acharya Shruti ji is the source of inspiration for all the women who are working as pandits today. Your pronunciation of mantras is wonderful.. and you are well versed in music.. what a woman can't do.. you have proved it.. salute to your spirit.

Shruti ji is amazing! She made my wedding night a dream come true with such simple explanations, everything as per how we wanted to do things. She taught us all so much too! She is a force and I would highly recommend her to any woman getting married who doesn't want to follow the traditional customs blindly, and wants a modern approach to marriage. We are all so grateful to her!

From very early age,my daughter had a wish that whenever will she get married,the priest will be a lady and no Kanyadan ritual should be there.We reached out to Shruti ji and we knew Acharya ji had to be our daughter's wedding offciant right from our first call with her.She conducted our daughter's wedding so wonderfully!Acharya ji performed all the rituals in the most beautiful way possible.She and her team has a very pleasant and positive presence.Wish her good luck and and all the success

We knew Acharya Shrutiji had to be our wedding officiant right from our first call with her. She inspired so much confidence in us, and is so knowledgeable about the subject. She conducted the ceremony with utmost grace, and perfectly balanced equal and modern ways of marriage with keeping customs and rituals alive. It was the most beautiful ceremony, everyone (and I mean all 200+ of us near the ceremony stage) were thoroughly engaged and this is possibly the first time everyone paid attention and enjoyed the marriage ceremony. Both me and my husband knew we wanted to keep the ceremony that represented us as a couple and equal partners in this - and she absolutely brought that out! Right from kids to grand parents, everybody could relate to what she was saying and was inspired by her words. I’ll always always have a super special spot for Shruti ji in my heart for such a beautiful and touching ceremony. I would highly recommend her to everyone!

Acharya Shruti Shastri combines traditional values with a progressive thinking. This is evident in the work that she does. She explains the significance of traditions within the modern concept. This makes traditions and customs much more relatable to today’s generation. Shruti conducted the wedding rites for my daughter. It was the first time a stereotype was being broken and a woman pandit was conducting the wedding ceremony. She did it with so much grace panache and style that everyone was glued to their seats listening to her. Plus she has a very pleasing presence. That was the first time. After that there as been no looking back as she has officiated at 100+ weddings. Shruti is a thinking priest who has extensive knowledge but also knows how to apply the knowledge so that we benefit from it. I am delighted to see an empowered woman who interprets traditions in a gender just manner

Acharya Shrutiji performed our rituals in the most beautiful way possible. Well before our actual wedding day, she sent us a step by step detail so we could understand the meaning and significance of everything. She also took out the time over calls to address our queries and concerns, to which she was very open minded. In the end, it all came together perfectly. We were glad to have Shrutiji shepherd us through our rituals as we start a new chapter in our lives. She really broke all gender barriers and biases in this male dominated profession by officiating our wedding ceremony. Very grateful for and inspired by everything she did and stands for!

Thank you Shruti ji for conducting our daughter’s marriage. It was the most beautiful experience, the way u explained every ritual patiently made us really understand every aspect of the occasion. And also it was our daughter’s dream not to have kanyadaan and you explained it so aptly that daughter’s are to be cherished and not given as daan. ? The Vedic mantras were mesmerising and lots of people were awed by a lady Shastri performing rituals. It’s indeed a New India,and you are a major contributor Shruti ji. Thank you once again??

Excellent service and very acknowledged pandit thanks for awesome service

We had our ritual wedding on 25th December 2022 and Acharya Shrutiji conducted it so beautifully. She is very modern in her thoughts and we felt that there was a lot of equality in our vows and her preachings which is how we wanted it. She is very warm and approachable and has a great presence too. She is very fluent and explained each vow to us very well. She only did the rituals that are relevant in todays day and age. No ritual was regressive or outdated. She was very comfortable with our decision to not do kanyadaan unlike all the other priests I had spoken to before her. I had blocked her dates 6 months in advance and she was very professional with her arrival to the wedding timings and was very clear with her requirements. She and her team provided all the Pooja samagri and our wedding was a smooth 1.5 hour ritual . I’d highly recommend her. In this male dominated field she’s truly an inspiration.

Heartfelt gratitude to Acharya Shruti ji and her team for wonderfully officiating our wedding ceremony. It was a beautiful and but most importantly a meaningful ceremony which will always stay with us. It was a blessing to have someone like Acharya ji conduct our wedding rituals. Thank you so much! :)

I had great fortune to have the honor and privilege of Acharya Shruti Ji officiating my wedding ceremony this winter in the jungle in Rajasthan. My husband's family have used the same male pandit in their weddings in Mumbai, and usually with these sorts of things the referrals come through word of mouth and with a tradition of hiring the same person. However, my husband and I were insisting on keeping a traditional Indian matrimony while simultaneously carefully breaking a number of traditions that did not resonate with us or our personal life path. Since I am an American and he has emigrated from India to Canada, we wanted to spark new traditions and be mindful about which parts the past we will carry forward. The most central part of this in our mind were the sacred vows. I am a writer by trade and enjoyed the study of linguistics in my University, so word-smithing and the magic that comes from speaking words has always been a deep passion of mine. However, I have only just begun my study of Hindi and Sanskrit and so I came with limited knowledge about the traditional Vedic rites. As I learned more and learned of the rites of "kanya daan" and came to know what pandits often do during marriage rituals, I realized that the same patriarchal concerns in Western culture and marriage were also present in Vedic wedding ceremonies. For me, as someone who is a fierce believer in equality and feminism, much of that was problematic. And in speaking to other pandits as well as my husband's family, not many people understood my concerns and even thought that these practices were required and that the wedding would not be the same without it. I was feeling deeply disappointed and also frustrated that priestesses were so hard to find. As I came to know more, I found out that some are even targets due to the taboo status of female pandits in some circles. Fortunately times are changing, but there is still a stigma among some and it was unheard of among my crowd to hire a woman to officiate a marriage-- no one else had seen it happen until our wedding. But planning an Indian wedding as a novice American while overseas is not at all easy, so I was ready to give up until I asked in a wedding forum if anyone knew of an officiant in Rajasthan. Someone shared that Shruti-Ji is based in Jaipur and linked her social media profile. My husband (then fiancé) and I spoke to her once, confirmed she was available on our dates, and immediately booked her. Nearly every person in attendance specifically mentioned to us afterwards that Shruti Ji was the highlight of our three-night destination wedding. She took the time to explain the rites to the crowd, she sung beautifully, and she had us recite the most central vows together in English-- the language my husband and I use to communicate together the most. She and her attendant handled everything with the utmost professionalism and careful attention. The two of them are a two-woman show in my mind: the only thing you really need is them. Her assistant even took great photos and immediately shared them! Same-day photos! The ways in which the offerings are made, with the careful naming and gifting of offerings and objects was pleasing to me. Trust me, I am a person who pays deep attention to this sort of ritual and symbolism and was after something very specific, so I was shocked and thrilled to see her deliver this without us even needing to say a word to one another about it. Her presence at my marriage was a dream come true, and for me a critical cementing of things that I hold dear: the empowerment of women, the exaltation of women as sacred carriers of divine messages, and the act of carrying forward the blessings of intelligent and pious women. My husband and his family were blown away, but for their own personal reasons that were different from mine. The fact that she pleased me, a radical feminist American writer, and my husband and his traditional conservative Kutchi Jain family should speak more volumes than the words on this page. My husband and I attended a wedding after ours, and were shocked at the pandit's patriarchal side comments and robotic speed delivery of the vows. Even the family of the bride and groom were wandering around eating and not paying attention. During our pheras, everyone was surrounding us, watching with full attention. Afterward, everyone marveled at just how different it was to actually come together and experience the pheras together, which is certainly not the norm at other weddings they've hosted or attended. Achaya Shruti Ji truly brings people together and having her at your wedding is one of the most auspicious honors that one can ask for or receive.

Me and my elder sister had read articles of female priests conducting all rituals of wedding, starting from sagai to pheras, and one very important point in these articles was elimination of an age-old tradition: Kanyadaan, which is a very sensitive yet important topic. Since the discussion of my sister’s wedding began, me and my sister were sure that we wanted a female priest to conduct rituals in the same way. We reached out to Acharya Shruti ji, made her talk to our parents and very patiently she made them understand how she conducts all puja and rituals, and also the logical reasoning behind not conducting Kanyadaan and what they do instead of Kanyadaan. She did the same during the pheras also, where she explained the same reasoning to our family who was present there and they all appreciated the reasoning as well.
If anyone has ever had a doubt that being a female pandit, they have lesser experience or would not know certain details, please remove those doubts from your mind. She is very well educated, highly knowledgable about all rituals along with the reasonings, very clear in all her mantra uccharans (mantra pronunciations) and very accomodating. It was an honour to get the rituals done by her, and gave us the feeling that ladies truly can do it all. Har ritual/puja ko unhone bahut saralta se samjhaya aur bahut patiently sab conduct kara. Humen bahut hi acha laga ki unhone humari sari puja karwayin aur sab bahut hi ache se hua. 
Highly recomend her for any wedding or non wedding related puja.

It is a matter of good luck for a couple to get married by you..the beautiful advice you give to the householder..there is no price for it..you are very knowledgeable..you told that you have done more than 100 marriage rituals till now.. This is a great inspiration for women.

The best decision for my wedding I took was to get the ceremonies done by Shruti ji. It was so good and everyone got so impressed and respected everything she said.

Since my partner and I are very much invested in establishing a gender-equal relationship, we always worried about the regressive traditions involved in the wedding ceremony. We are so glad we could get in touch with Shruti Ma’am who ensured that our wedding ceremony was pious, freed of regressive traditions like kanyadan and preached gender equality. She was extremely supportive and helpful throughout the process. We are truly grateful to her. Moreover, we are really inspired by her work ethics and her determination to deconstruct gender stereotypes and build a more just world order.

When I met Shruti ji to talk about marriage.. I was very impressed by her knowledgeable words.. I thought how can anyone give so much knowledge at such a young age... In the wedding Everyone was surprised to hear her mantra chanting... Shruti ji has set a new example in the society. You are a role model for women...

"Shruti ji conducted our daughters wedding so wonderfully! We have been married for 33 years and only after watching the ceremony she performed did we understand what the rituals mean. Her explanations were very clear and simplified and everyone was talking about the ceremony for weeks after! From the bottom of our hearts we thank Shruti ji for becoming available for our daughter’s wedding. Her subtle sense of humour too added to the wonderful celebrations of our daughter’s wedding. She fully lived up to her reputation as the Best Lady Priest our friends and family have ever seen . Shruti ji thank you once again for offering such a valuable service to the Hindu community !" 

"Shruti ji conducted our daughters wedding so wonderfully! We have been married for 33 years and only after watching the ceremony she performed did we understand what the rituals mean. Her explanations were very clear and simplified and everyone was talking about the ceremony for weeks after! From the bottom of our hearts we thank Shruti ji for becoming available for our daughter’s wedding. Her subtle sense of humour too added to the wonderful celebrations of our daughter’s wedding. She fully lived up to her reputation as the Best Lady Priest our friends and family have ever seen . Shruti ji thank you once again for offering such a valuable service to the Hindu community !" 

When my daughter decided to get married, she demanded only one thing , the priest will be a lady. Our hunt started and we discovered Shrutiji . A bout of questions came to our mind and all were answered satisfactorily by shrutiji. She performed the wedding par excellence. The wows were explained to the bride and bridegroom considering them to be equal in every way. Couldn’t have asked for a better wedding or a better priestess. Thank you so much Shrutiji for making my daughter’s wedding a memorable one .

It was an honor to have Shruti ji conduct our wedding rituals. Right from the first call that we had with her, her ideas about marriage and its rituals clicked with us. We wanted to have a wedding of equals - where both bride and groom take the same vows, and one that didn't involve any kanyadaan or vidaii. She was not only agreeable to it but also supported the ideas. She also supported our idea of exchanging sacred ornament instead of just the bride wearing mangalsutra. The ceremony was beautiful as she explained the meaning of every ritual in Hindi before chanting the verses in Sanskrit. We hope more priestess like her get opportunities to conduct wedding ceremonies as per Vedic rituals. Highly recommend her. Thank you Shruti ji for officiating our wedding the way we always wanted. We are truly grateful!

When my husband and I decided we wanted to get married, we were sure about one thing - our marriage will be of 2 equals. With this in mind, I knew the most important part of the wedding, the ceremony needs to be officiated by someone who embodies this belief. This is exactly why we selected Shrutiji to marry us. Without a shred of doubt, this was our most important and best decision! We had the honour of Shrutiji starting our wedding celebrations first with a bhajan and hawan a few days before the wedding. From that moment my entire family was taken by Shrutiji and inspired by her words. Even the most conservative family members who were initially taken aback by our choice of a female as a pandit became her fans! On the wedding day itself, the entire ceremony performed beautifully. Shrutiji explains what every ritual and every word means and ensures you can enjoy the cereomony. Thank you Shrutiji for marrying us in a beautiful ceremony. It was truly a dream come true ceremony!

We had the honour to meet Shruti Ji and see her perform a few puja’s for the family. Everything was done so gracefully and everyone was really happy. Everything was explained while she did the puja and made it easy for everyone to understand everything. It was all done timely and in a correct manner. Thank you for your presence. It was lovely meeting you.

Beautiful.... That's how everyone who heard her officiate our wedding said. People sat and listened to the ceremony with a smile on their face. She curated the rituals as per our wishes and keeping the importance of the wedlock intact withouth offending any of our distant relatives. She is a blessing. And I am truly glad to have my wedding officiated by her.

Extremely happy with the way Acharya Shruti officiated our ceremony. She was very understanding and did not make us undergo any ritual which made us feel uncomfortable.

I saw first time when marriage customs done by a lady( Vedik vivah rituals) . It was amazing and mantro uccharan by that lady Ms. Shruti was really very nice. I have one suggestion for everyone we should appreciated and do marriage ceremony through Vedik Padditi.

Highly knowledgeable must say, cooperative with positive attitude. We have never felt that She is new to us. she will tell you everything about pooja and rituals.