A PROMISE OF TOGETHERNESS

29th January,2010

Friday

6p.m

Dear Friends,

Good Evening!

After a break of ten days,I reached yesterday late night and joined duty today.It was terrible to be away from own people,home and village.across the globe everyone joined for Achu's marriage with Ganesh.It was a time to rejoice,crack jokes,feel the love of near ones and the best thing happened wasMinooty's presence.Nanda and family are still flying the long journey of sixteen hours.whole night I was missing Minooty,her giggles,her soft skin,the so cute smile and the innocent looks!she was the center of attraction.Menooty's Anna Prasha[first cereal giving ceremony]was also done on the same day in the auspicious presence of Lord Krishna.

Amma must be feeling too lonely as Nanda too left her.the house was too crowded and now just silence prevails.Can you believe,I travelled across four states-Kerala,Chennai,Karnataka and Goa.it was a long journey.

Previous night, we had fun with songs teasing the bride and bridegroom.The prince charming sang 'kuch kuch hota hein......''and the bride was blushing!it was the time to enjoy and tasty dinner was arranged.being the girls' party we had lots of responsibilities.to share the duties was a pleasure.to make the proper and grand arrangements,planning was done long before.the pleasant talks and sense of humour added colour to the festive ambience.

The happening was we could stay in our ancestoral house after one whole year.the newly married couple was given a warm welcome. enjoying the fresh air and the greenery,life is at its best in the village house.This post is lovingly dedicated to Achu and Appu[Ganesh].

Marriage is a time of togetherness.

Seeking blessings, giving dakshina with betel leaves and acronuts,

Make your hearts grow fonder of your daughter.

Tying thali[mangal sutra] and exchanging Thulsi garlands,

Were held in the Kalyana Mandapam;

In the premises of Lord Krishna Temple,Guruvayoor.

The rest of the celebrations were held,

In the auditorium of Rugmini Regency

In the pink coloured pattu saree,

And adorned with gold and diamond jewellery,

A bunch of jasmine flowers on the single plait,

With a beautiful and enchanting smile,

Achu looked like a princess in elegance.

Together they are a lovely couple,

So humble and pleasing in manners and ways.

Thali kettu was the most important ritual,

Along with the exchanging of garlands.

And fragrant bouquets.

Two pattu sarees are gifted as pudava sarees;

And they are so beautiful and rich in looks!

A beautiful diamond necklace was another gift.

Ash's eyes sparkled with delight,

When she was welcomed to the stage,

Accompanied by the traditional thalam,ashtamangalyam and lamps lit;

Held by girls and ladies,

Ganesh looked like the real prince charming

Wearing the white silk full sleeve shirt and dhoti.

His face was radiant with happiness.

The Kalyana Mandapam was decorated beautifully,

With Jasmine,marigold,jamanthy and kanakambaram flowers.

A delicious feast was served after the rituals and photo sessions.

They are so gracious persons,

Characterised by charm,good taste and generosity of spirit.

Now Ash is the member of the new family,

And she will start learning Tamil soon.:)

One could see the love that glows in the eyes,

And we are sure,Achu will be taken care of!

Let's pray for a long and happy married life,

To Achu and Ganesh,A life of promises!

Let your desires and wishes come true.

Enjoy a smooth married life!

As the communication skill is good,

Ideas and thoughts can be exchanged well.

Being able to adapt sweetly is a virtue.

We know, Achu has that wonderful virtue.

Now Ash is Ms.Aswathi Ganesh,

A stimulating,helpful and interesting companion.

Now they are discovering themselves,

In the cold and romantic hill station of Munnar!

Friends,

genuine love requires patience and kindness.doing small things make a lot of difference.let's be tender hearted and forgiving like the newly wedded couples.let's deny something to make the spouse happy.criticising the partner makes the relation damaged.Making a husband-wife relationship work is the respobnsibility of both spouses but for that both must understand each other well.

Thanking you all for your prayres,greetings and good wishes,

My heartfelt gratitude to someone special who took trouble to reach the venue from a long distance,

Reminding you Anu loves you hamesha,

Remembering each and every lovely word that touched my heart,

It's Anu signing off...............

Ettan and bhabhi must be feeling so low as they are away from dear daughter now and from relatives too...........Arun will be with them just for two days.

respect each other and live yourlife, friends.the rest of the details of marriage reception will be written in the next post!wait for more masti!

recollect your wedding night,the pleasant talks,the happy days.........life is still beautiful!

Cheers,guys!aren't you feeling good?and to my friend,thanks for missing me........:)

wishing you a romantic night,

Sasneham,

Anu