Friday, August 17, 2007
Second Day - Evening Reception - 1
Venue: Kuchalambal Kalyana Mandapam
Date : July 24, 2007
Nalungu at the temple
Vino's Mom
Vino's brother
March to the Hall
Anna, Akkas, Janardhan and Me
Bride and the groom
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Few of my Cousins and me
Fantastic Flower Arrangement
Date : July 24, 2007
Nalungu at the temple
Vino's Mom
Vino's brother
March to the Hall
Anna, Akkas, Janardhan and Me
Bride and the groom
.JPG)
Few of my Cousins and me
Fantastic Flower Arrangement
Second Day - The Day Of Reception - Morning
Nalungu - 2
Another Nalungu. This Nalungu is the repetition of yesterday's ceremony. This one is conducted just before the bride groom leaves for the marriage hall.
It would not be an exagerration to say that the bride and the groom would have to undergo close to 5 nalungus during the entire wedding ceremony. I must appreciate Anna's patience during all of these.
Here it begins with Gaja atha
Bharathy Mom next
Shantha pedhamma "Get ready for another round of sandal paste creaming :)"
Shabi Atha
Rani Atha ends it .. "Don't worry, I will not bother you long this time"
Akkas march him out to the car
Another Nalungu. This Nalungu is the repetition of yesterday's ceremony. This one is conducted just before the bride groom leaves for the marriage hall.
It would not be an exagerration to say that the bride and the groom would have to undergo close to 5 nalungus during the entire wedding ceremony. I must appreciate Anna's patience during all of these.
Here it begins with Gaja atha
Bharathy Mom next
Shantha pedhamma "Get ready for another round of sandal paste creaming :)"
Shabi Atha
Rani Atha ends it .. "Don't worry, I will not bother you long this time"
Akkas march him out to the car
First Day - After Nalungu in the noon "Mehendi Time"
Vanitha Akka's Mehendi
I was amazed at the ease with which Rama Akka (Baskar mama's daughter) laid
mehendi in vanitha akka's hand.
She then laid mehendi over to charlotte and sherline's hands.
Good job Rama akka.
I was amazed at the ease with which Rama Akka (Baskar mama's daughter) laid
mehendi in vanitha akka's hand.
She then laid mehendi over to charlotte and sherline's hands.
Good job Rama akka.
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.
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.
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