Suharika's declaration caught Rudransh off guard. How could she agree to marry him without even having a proper conversation? His mind raced, and he finally managed to utter her name.
"Suharika Ji?"
She responded, "Ji, Rudransh Ji?"
His voice, calm...
After the choora ceremony, it was the time for bhaat ceremony. On the bride's side, Aryamaan performed bhaat, by doing her tilak and giving so many gifts as Shagun to Suharika.
While, on the groom's side, it was Mahendra, Rudransh's Fufaji who did that. This was so because Sunaina and Naina considered him as their Bhai before he was married to Anamika. Also, Sunaina and Naina had no brother. They had no one else alive in their family, their parents died some years after Mrinali & Mrinal were born.
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Yes, the time has come when our Dulhe Raja will sit on his Mare and start with his wedding procession.
Amidst the golden hues of dawn, the air buzzes with anticipation. The Grand Palace Hotel gates swing open, revealing a path adorned with marigold petals. The sun, a benevolent witness, casts its warm glow upon the scene.
Rudransh stands there, wearing his sherwani, in all his glory. Mrinal and Lakshya are dancing like crazy beings in the background. At the same time, Dadi is taking evil eyes off Rudransh by putting Kajal behind his ear.
The mare (Ghodi) is adorned with red and gold fabric. Unlike other mares, she is patient, and is even enjoying, why? Because she is Rudransh Rathore's Mare, 'Gati'. True to her name, she has got speed. She can sense the happiness radiating from her master and stands silently, enjoying herself alongside her master's brothers.
Rudranshi, Mrinali, and Latika are looking here and there for a stool. Why? Because Sunaina and Naina are going to need it when Rudransh sits on the mare they will have to perform the following rituals.
Anamika, along with her brothers and husband, is taking care of the guests' comfort. (Although they can never be pleased.)
Soon, Latika comes running with a stool and Rudranshi with the thali. While Mrinali comes with a bag filled with grams (chane).
Rudransh mounts Gati, and Sunaina stands on the stool. She performs Aarti and then uses her Saree's Pallu to take off all evil eyes from him. Then, she applies Kajal in his eyes and gets off the stool. After that, she gives chane to Gati and lovingly pats her while she eats that. Naina repeats the same process.
Shehnai and dhol-baaje start playing and the procession starts moving to the hall where the bride's side is awaiting the Baraat. Abhiraj, Adhiraj, Mahendra, Mrinal and Lakshya are dancing that famous...Naagin Dance. (Yes, they are still kids from inside, and without Naagin Dance, no baraat is complete.)
Rudransh chuckles seeing his family so happy and gently pats Gati, whispering to her: Aaj aap ko pata hai aap kahan jaa rahi hain? Apne Papa ke saath apni Mumma ko lene, dekh rahi hain aap sab kitne khush hain...?
Gati responds positively by neighing and increasing her speed as she gets excited by the thought of getting her Mumma.
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(Though she can't understand him, she can sense his happiness and excitement.)
Rudransh chuckles even more, feeling how excited Gati is. He strokes her head.
And like that, dancing and singing, they reach Prawesh Dwar(Entry Door) of the bride's side. Sanyukta along with Aryamaan and Shashwat welcomes them by wishing them "Jai Shri Krishn". Then, Rudransh gets off from Gati and stands in front of Sanyukta.
Sanyukta performs Aarti and applies Tilak on Rudransh's forehead. Then she uses grass and dips it in water and touches Rudransh's shoulder one by one for 7 times, to take off evil eyes from him.
(Aryamaan Be Like: Ise kiski nazar lagegi? Ye to dushmanon ki aankhein hi nuch... Me: Cheekh Cheekh ke saari schemein bata do,shh, bilkul chup!)
Then Sanyukta extends her hand and pinches Rudransh's nose, which he lets her do. All the Rathores facepalm and Rudransh gets confused. Seeing him confused, Sanyukta chuckles and clears his confusion:Jamai sa, aapne jo naak itne araam se khinchwali, wo khinchwane mein apko nakhre karne the, humse nok-jhonk karni thi par humare jamai sa to kitne seedhe hain...
Rudransh rubs the back of his neck feeling shy, and heat creeps up his cheeks. (Told ya he is super shy.)After that, they are welcomed inside and given refreshments.
While everyone was relaxing for a bit, Rudransh's poor heart was dying to get just a glimpse of his "Suharika Ji"...
