Marriage

Awesome days set to remain in memories for time to come!! I have just come home after my brother’s marriage back in Tirunelveli. A new girl for my mom n dad has come in the form of daughter in law. Marriages here are not mere function but it is where not only two people join, but also two families join. The marriages here are more of a get together for family and friends in the busy life. And exactly that is what happened. All family and friends came in to bless the bride and groom.

One full coach was filled with relatives and friends as we set off from Chennai towards Tirunelveli. The function unfolded with us offering prayers to God in the evening. A pleasant walk back to the hall in the evening with all relatives made the day.

On the D day as things started to roll early in the morning on various customs, my memory went back to the days when me and my brother used to play in the garden before starting to school. This marriage day for which we were waiting for the last six months was there for us to celebrate.

Back again my mind came surrounded by people in the stage. The moment has come. People throw the flowers as a symbol of their blessings and I stand there capturing every moment in my CANON. I could see my mom’s eye welled with happy tears and went close to her to calm her down. The ceremony was immediately followed by a series of rituals.

The evening was filled with fun as the games were started. The competition got interesting as people from both sides joined in the party. The games went for more than an hour which went at lightning speed. The last day ceremony saw a whole lot of hospitality being exchanged from both sides and eventually we boarded in train biding adieu to all new relations. 

Waiting for the reception in Chennai with huge expectation.