"By the way I know I am hot. But don't need to stare like that. Nazar lag jayega."
"Yeah you are right. Main Nazar utar de thi hu." I did the gesture which is done when removing the Nazar.
"Whichever girls eyes has fallen on you, let all their evil...
Note: Guys all the rituals of the wedding I will be writing is from my native that is Karnataka. To be more precise my place is in south. And I will be using Kannada words and i will provide meaning too. I will also try to provide you'll with pics for better understanding.
Aarohi pov
The ritual of buliding a chapra was done day before yesterday. (Meaning : a temporary structure, erected in front of a house on auspicious occasions, having a frame supported by poles and covered on top with leaves and twigs)
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Early in the morning we did Pooja and built this. Our whole house was decorated with flowers.
Today is haldi and mehendi ceremony. Now I am getting ready for haldi. After haldi we have to take an oil bath.
I am wearing an yellow lehenga. I am wearing floral jewellery and left my hair open. For these rituals I am doing the makeup with the help of Kriti. For main events i have booked an artist.
It was time for ceremony and I was getting ready to go when my father entered the room.
He came and stood in front of me not saying anything. His eyes was filled with tears.
"I still regret that i didn't try harder to find you sooner. I still remember the first time I held you. You were so small. You looked at me with your round eyes filled with so much innocence, and I had sworn that I would protect you from all the evils of the world. But I wasn't able to protect you. I hope you can forgive me. Just know that whatever happens i will be there. You can ask me anything at any time." He said and kissed my forehead.
After listening to his words even I started crying hugging him.
"Aye no. You are not supposed to cry during these times. This is will be one of the greatest moment of your life. So cherish each and every thing that's gone happen. You have shed to much tears for the people who don't deserve it. From now on your life should be filled with happiness. I know he is a good man but if he hurts you or something, your home's door will be always open for you."
I was full on sobbing mode now. I know after marriage nothing will be same. Everything changes. Family, friends and what not. It is a beautiful journey. I know it won't be a path of roses and rainbows. But with the right person by your side this path will be a beautiful one.
It won't be easy to be a stranger at your own house. I know not everyone is like this. But this is the story of majority of the brides after marriage. I hope it doesn't happen with me.
Kriti entered the room wearing a simple yellow chudidar. And saw for a moment she just stood there looking awkward.
"All your makeup will get spoilt now. Uncle I told you right you are not supposed to make her cry. See all my hardwork went down the drain." She fake glared at both of us then started fixing my makeup.
"Actually it was not my fault. I was just saying a joke. And she started laughing so much that a few tears left her eyes." My father lied looking a comic character with wide eyes. Well he was a terrible lier.
"Okay uncle I believe you." she replied sarcastically and continued to dab my face.
"Hey slow it down. Do you want to remove my skin or what?" After that she fixed my makeup slowly. Not aggressively.
After that we three went near the stage. It was in our backyard. Everything was already set Atharva was already in a yellow kurta. When he saw me he winker at me. I just shook my head at him. And this interaction didn't go unnotice by everyone. All started awwing at us. I just ducked my head and went towards the place I am supposed to sit and sat there.
Everyone one by one came and applied haldi on us. Kriti, Gowtham and his other friends along with Vaibhav and Vedika started applying haldi all over us. After that we both too started applying to them. And that started a war between all the youngsters.
After playing for a while we all went to our respective rooms to take a bath.
There was one more ritual which now need to be performed. All the elders will apply oil on me and give me a bath. That doesn't mean they will give me a whole bath. They will just pour few mugs of water then I will take a bath.
After this ritual , it was time for mehndi. It was afternoon. I had to sit continuously in the same position. Due to this i was having butt pain. And i was hungry too but for my luck no one was near me. I was making faces and sitting there when he came holding a plate containing all the south indian dishes.
He came and sat beside me. And started feeding me.
"You know from tomorrow we will be husband and wife. "
"Wow is it. I thought tomorrow they have kept a havan so that Rcb will win IPL trophy this time."
"Very funny. See whenever I am trying to be romantic , you don't follow the script. "
"From next time send me that script in advance and I will practice the dialogues and come."
"I want vaanghi baath. Go and bring some more. Go fast."
"What and all i should do for you." And then he went towards the food table. I was just smiling at him and admiring him from afar. I simply sent him to irritate him. I know he won't get irritated even after all the mischiefs I will cause. That's why I love him. He knows how to handle the independent women in me as well as the child in me.
He came and started feeding me. I was just staring at him with heart eyes. He saw me staring and just shook his head like he is already done with me.
"I love you." I said smiling showing all my teeth. He just slapped my head lightly.
"Pagal. Just eat it."
"You didn't say i love you back."
"What you will do if i won't say back?" He asked challenging me.
"Then I will run away from the mandap."
"You can't even get up to take the water bottle from fridge and you speak about running. I don't think you will do it. You are too lazy for that." He said smugly smiling at me.
"Whatever."
After feeding me everything which was in the plate he went as he had some work.
I went to my room and decided to sleep because I was so tired. And i didn't had any energy. But everyone insisted me to stay awake for a little more time. And I can sleep at once.
I was fighting so hard to keep my eyes open. Then there was one more Puja I was supposed to do. After completing it, Kriti to came with me.
We both were talking about anything and everything. Soon we both dosed off waiting for tomorrow.
One more chapter guys. I haven't written all the rituals in very much detail. Also I have changed some things so if any South Indian is reading please don't mind my mistake. Hopefully you'll liked this. Vote and comment guys Until next time Bye guys.....
