Brahmin boy weds chettiar girl. Yashnath weds Rajeswari!
Love has continued to transcend barriers of caste, creed, religion and whatever. Sekhar and Poorna had also given priority to their little girl's happiness just like so many other sensible parents, which, of course, includes Yash's parents too! And his maternal grandfather, a temple priest, provided the leadership to the ceremonies!!
The day had begun very early - at 6 AM - for everyone. The customs and traditions, that were followed, were not only quaint but cute. Every move has a purpose and one can only 'expose' one's ignorance if one were to laugh away these beliefs of people; let them follow theirs while you stick to yours is the practical way out!
The first ceremony was the 'purification' of the boy's parents to take part in the sacred ceremony which was followed by welcoming the boy and then it was the turn of the girl's parents and herself, to follow suit. The whole rigmarole had consumed the forenoon hours after which, everyone of us had broken off for lunch. And mind you, it's a continuous eating exercise on occasions like these with a huge spread of the tastiest south Indian vegetarian delicacies on order!
The proceedings had resumed at 4 PM and it was time for the engagement ceremony. Another round of chants of the mantras along with the connected activities! The couple and their parents wore the clothes gifted by each other on the occasion, for the 'Reception' that followed, where we're privileged to meet quite a few of the family's friends and relatives.
The food intake, all through the day, made one put a few kilos by the end of the day for sure!
Rains, meanwhile, had lashed the city amid feedback from home that Kerala was having another overdose of rains! Traffic had gone mad and it was through this mad situation that we'd embarked on a social calling - the second for the day.
By the time we'd got into the safe confines of our room, it's just another half an hour to midnight.
Tailpiece.
What a myriad blend of beautiful traditions and customs? This country is truly blessed and this is what makes life interesting!
Love has continued to transcend barriers of caste, creed, religion and whatever. Sekhar and Poorna had also given priority to their little girl's happiness just like so many other sensible parents, which, of course, includes Yash's parents too! And his maternal grandfather, a temple priest, provided the leadership to the ceremonies!!
The day had begun very early - at 6 AM - for everyone. The customs and traditions, that were followed, were not only quaint but cute. Every move has a purpose and one can only 'expose' one's ignorance if one were to laugh away these beliefs of people; let them follow theirs while you stick to yours is the practical way out!
The first ceremony was the 'purification' of the boy's parents to take part in the sacred ceremony which was followed by welcoming the boy and then it was the turn of the girl's parents and herself, to follow suit. The whole rigmarole had consumed the forenoon hours after which, everyone of us had broken off for lunch. And mind you, it's a continuous eating exercise on occasions like these with a huge spread of the tastiest south Indian vegetarian delicacies on order!
The proceedings had resumed at 4 PM and it was time for the engagement ceremony. Another round of chants of the mantras along with the connected activities! The couple and their parents wore the clothes gifted by each other on the occasion, for the 'Reception' that followed, where we're privileged to meet quite a few of the family's friends and relatives.
The food intake, all through the day, made one put a few kilos by the end of the day for sure!
Rains, meanwhile, had lashed the city amid feedback from home that Kerala was having another overdose of rains! Traffic had gone mad and it was through this mad situation that we'd embarked on a social calling - the second for the day.
By the time we'd got into the safe confines of our room, it's just another half an hour to midnight.
Tailpiece.
What a myriad blend of beautiful traditions and customs? This country is truly blessed and this is what makes life interesting!
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