First Day - Nalungu in Komakkambedu

Pelli koduku nalungu (bride groom shower) of Anna took place in our village Komakkambedu. The morning was memorable as I saw my sister Anitha, niece Harshu, my mom, Dad and others after a long gap of three years. I also saw children of Lakshmi for the first time. However, I could not speak to them for more than a minute as every one of them was busy getting ready for the great event of our family - Anna's wedding.

Coming back to the function..
We (myself, akkas, bthy mom and dad, bava , kids) arrived in Kmbedu around 8 in the morning. Our house looked great with the chamiyana, huge rangolis and thoranams knitted out of mango leaves and tender coconut leaves.

Our House Entrance - Pramodh with Balaji Baava in the Bgnd


Our House Entrance - Another view


Getting Ready for Nalungu
Akkas, Myself, Anna , Bthy mom and Rani Atha were packing the gifts to be distributed for those who attend the ceremony as a token of thanks.



Meanwhile Shantha Pedhamma and Ravana atha were busy cooking pongal outside
(This snap was taken after they were done)



My pedhammas also got the puja lamps ready for nalungu



well, the food is also getting ready too




where are the kids?
Well, Our dog Naani did a good job of entertaining my little nephews and nieces.



Okay, All set for nalungu...here goes the Mangala melam



Folks start filling the living room.



Here comes Anna led by suresh mama and...
The ceremony begins



It started with our one and only paternal aunt rani Atha.









She took so long that it made some of us impatient for just watching it.

Here comes gaja atha



Manga atha



A short break for Anna



Ashita's mom



Aunty (don't know her name)



Priya's mom



sulochana atha


sumathy pinnama


Anitha akka


Vanitha Akka - All smiles


Kids have gone tired by now



casting off the evil eyes



Anna is now taken to the pooja room and then to the alter built in the backyard





Mom, Atha and Akkas seeking blessings too.









A portion of the crowd









Thus, the ceremony comes to an end. I really enjoyed the event and we all had lots of fun and laughter. The kids and my akkas made this event more adorable. It is indeed a very memorable one.