How to Write an Invitation Card in Nepali: Format with Examples
The standard Nepali invitation card format, line by line, with examples for a wedding (bihe ko card), bratabandha, school programme and birthday, and how to make one online.
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Whether it is a bihe ko card, a bratabandha card, a school programme or a class 11 or 12 writing exercise, a Nepali invitation card (निमन्त्रणा कार्ड) follows the same basic format. Learn it once and you can write an invitation for any occasion.
The Nepali invitation card format
- मङ्गलाचरण (blessing): for example ॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥
- शीर्षक (heading): the occasion, such as शुभ विवाह or वार्षिकोत्सव
- निमन्त्रणाको मुख्य भाग (main text): who is celebrating what, and a request to attend
- मिति र बार (date and day): in Bikram Sambat, sometimes with the English date
- समय (time): the saait or programme time
- स्थान (venue): the place with the area
- निमन्त्रणाकर्ता / निवेदक (host): who is inviting
- सम्पर्क (contact) or RSVP: optional, but useful
Formal cards use respectful verbs such as पाल्नुहुन, उपस्थित भइदिनुहुन and सादर अनुरोध गर्दछौं.
Example 1: bihe ko card (wedding)
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥
शुभ विवाह
हाम्रो सुपुत्र चि. राम शर्मा र सौ. सीता अधिकारीको शुभ विवाह निम्न मितिमा हुने भएकाले उक्त अवसरमा सपरिवार पाल्नुभई नवदम्पतीलाई आशीर्वाद दिनुहुन सादर अनुरोध गर्दछौं।
मिति: २०८३ फागुन १५ गते, शनिबार
समय: बेलुका ६ बजेदेखि
स्थान: होटल हिमालय, कुपण्डोलनिमन्त्रणाकर्ता: श्री हरि शर्मा तथा परिवार
A full bihe ko card adds more: both families, the tithi, the janti departure time and separate lines for each ceremony. See the Nepali wedding card wording guide for a complete example.
Example 2: school programme (for students)
This is the format commonly practised in class 11 and 12 Nepali and English writing.
श्री सरस्वती माध्यमिक विद्यालय
वार्षिकोत्सव तथा पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह २०८३
उपर्युक्त विषयमा यस विद्यालयको वार्षिकोत्सव तथा पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह निम्न मिति, समय र स्थानमा आयोजना हुन गइरहेकाले उक्त समारोहमा हजुरको गरिमामय उपस्थितिका लागि हार्दिक अनुरोध गर्दछौं।
मिति: २०८३ चैत १० गते, बुधबार
समय: बिहान ११ बजे
स्थान: विद्यालय प्राङ्गणप्रमुख अतिथि: ...........................
निवेदक: प्रधानाध्यापक
Example 3: bratabandha
॥ शुभ व्रतबन्ध ॥
हाम्रो सुपुत्र चि. आरवको व्रतबन्ध संस्कारमा सपरिवार पाल्नुहुन सादर अनुरोध गर्दछौं।
मिति: २०८३ माघ २५ गते, सोमबार · साइत: बिहान ९:१५ बजे
More samples are in the bratabandha card wording guide.
Example 4: birthday
मेरो छोरी आर्याको पहिलो जन्मदिनको खुसीमा हुने सानो भोजमा हजुरलाई सपरिवार निम्तो छ।
मिति: आइतबार · बेलुका ५ बजे · स्थान: हाम्रो निवास
Invitation card in English format
The English format follows the same order:
- Occasion heading
- “We request the pleasure of your company at...”
- Name(s)
- Date, day and time
- Venue
- Host
- RSVP
Common mistakes
- Missing the weekday: many people check the day, not the date.
- Mixing formal and informal verbs in the same card.
- Spelling mistakes in names: always check with the family.
- No venue details: add the area or a landmark.
Invitation card vs invitation letter (निमन्त्रणा पत्र)
People often search for निमन्त्रणा पत्र नमुना when they need a letter rather than a designed card. The difference:
- Invitation card (निमन्त्रणा कार्ड): short, designed, no salutation or signature needed. Used for weddings, bratabandha, pasni, birthdays and festivals.
- Invitation letter (निमन्त्रणा पत्र): addressed to a person or office, with a salutation (श्रीमान् ...ज्यू), a subject line (विषय: निमन्त्रणा सम्बन्धमा), the body, and a signature. Used for chief guests, officials and formal programmes.
Invitation letter example
श्रीमान् वडाध्यक्षज्यू,
वडा नं. ५, ललितपुर महानगरपालिकाविषय: प्रमुख अतिथिका रूपमा उपस्थितिका लागि अनुरोध।
उपर्युक्त विषयमा यस विद्यालयको वार्षिकोत्सव २०८३ चैत १० गते बुधबार बिहान ११ बजे विद्यालय प्राङ्गणमा आयोजना हुने भएकाले उक्त कार्यक्रममा प्रमुख अतिथिका रूपमा उपस्थित भइदिनुहुन हार्दिक अनुरोध गर्दछौं।
भवदीय,
प्रधानाध्यापक
Tips for students writing an invitation card in an exam
- Draw a simple border so the answer looks like a card, not a paragraph.
- Write every part of the format in order: heading, main text, date, time, venue, host.
- Keep it short. Examiners look for the format and correct, polite language, not length.
- Use a realistic date, day, time and place, and sign off with the organiser’s name or title.
- If asked in English, use “We cordially invite you...” or “We request the pleasure of your company...”.
Make your invitation card online
Once your wording is ready, you can turn it into a real card in minutes. Browse invitation cards for every occasion or all templates, type the names and the date (the Nepali date and tithi fill in by themselves), paste your text and share one link on WhatsApp or Viber, or download a PDF to print.
