Happy Moments - Ramayan #ladduawards

Reminiscing Past

**I am republishing this story which I written exactly one year ago for Sita-Ram's wedding anniversary.**

Author's Note: So I am here with this story. I have tried something new. How it would be if the marriage of Ram and Sita happens in South Indian style?? What rituals they will perform?? This is based on my imagination. I have no intention to hurt anyone's feelings. Give this a try and tell me your views. Dedicated to my Pitashree and Maa, SiyaRam, LakshmiNarayanan, and all their forms. Happy anniversary Pitashree and Maa ❤❤.

"The Prince of Raghukul folded his hands in a prayer and came around the mighty Shiv Dhanush three times. And then, he lifted the great bow in his hands easily, like the bow is a garland of flowers. On stringing it, the bow broke into two halves, thus by producing a large thud in the earth followed by a loud thunder. Thus, by accomplishing the task provided, he won the hands of the daughter of Rajarishi Janaka, Janaki, who also accepted him by putting the garland of flowers around his shoulder." The middle aged man who is in his early thirties, narrated the story of the Swayamvara of Mithila's Mythili to his daughter.

"Wow Pitashree, I loved this story. I am sure that the Prince of Raghukul, must be a high skilled warrior with great talent." squealed the young girl in her father's arms.

"Yes, he is Putri." The father grinned and suddenly noticed that someone is staring at him.

"Pranam Ji. May I know the reason why your all your houses are lighted with diyas and every house is decorated beautifully? Is there any celebration in your place?" asked the stranger.

"Yeah, it is the marriage of our daughter. And so it is a very grand festival for us." Said the man, smiling. "The wedding of our dear Princess Sita followed by three more wedding of our three beloved Princesses, Mandavi, Urmila and Shrutakirti."

The stranger smiled hearing this and felt really happy to see a country treating their Princess as their own daughter.

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"Where is Shatrughnan?" asked Bharat. "He will never miss to have food at right time. He is missing now."

"Bhaiya, hereafter it is not so easy to visit Shatrughnan. He will be busy all the time." Lakshman teased his twin.

"He just went to visit Pitashree." added Ram glaring at Lakshman.
"And there is more time to tease him. Don's start it now."

"As you say bhaiya." Lakshman replied while Bharat laughed at him.

Three mothers came in with variety of dishes and started to fill them all in their plates.

Shatrughnan returned back and sat along with his brothers. He noticed only three plates were filled.

"Maa, where is my plate?" asked Shatrughnan, confused.

"You won't get food now. Punishment for coming late." Lakshman started his teasing.

"Lakshman.." Sumitra, warned in fake anger. "Because we are going to feed you all." She added.

"Feed? But why Maa?" asked Bharat.

"Don't we even have the right to feed our children?" Kaikeyi asked. "This will be our one last time."

"One last time?" asked Lakshman.

"Yes. There will be your wife to feed you hereafter. You all will be busy eating in your wife's hand. So, we don't want to miss this opportunity." Said Kaushalya, with fake sad tone., not missing the opportunity to tease her sons.