I am just back after the wedding of Laxmi, our kitchen staff. The hindu marriage rite was interesting: the ceremonies, rites, rituals, giving, taking, going around, use of rice, cloth, clothes, bananas, water, turmeric, colour powder, and not to be left out, confetti and spray too! Tradition going hi-tech! Laxmi too was very happy to see us present for the occasion. Moreover, there was hardly anyone from her village. Just Kasi, Edulamma, an elderly couple and a youngster. Not even her nearest of kin were present for the solemn occasion. So I am happy I went ... just for her to feel that there are someone for her too.
The climax of the marriage was the interesting fight that almost erupted and imagine who was in the thick of it? The pujari (priest) conducting the marriage himself!! Oh boy, it was a sight to see him boiling with anger and flexing his muscles at a comment someone made. Luckily they drew away the 'other contender'. Anyway, the marriage ceremony went on well. Hope her life too will sail smooth and happy for her.
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