The Maharashtrian wedding. Now that was spectacular. 3 days - that I know of - of preparation. An Indian classical concert the night before. Apparently the vocalist is a famous Indian singer, probably 750,000 Indians know of him, and Shri likes his music. I don't remember this man's name - he just happens to be Niyati's family's friend. Awesome when it works out like that. Of course the tabla, sitar, Indian accordian and vocals were hypnotic - apparently the entire crowd enjoyed the performance.
The next day, the actual wedding, let's just say it was all 24-karat gold robes, mehendi, 5 outfit changes, fire, tying knots in rope - well I think Niyati and Shri were tied together by the priest and their parents - to symbolise their future together. Colors of yellow, red, pink, blue, gold, green. It is a swirl of intricate steps leading to the exact moment when the Hindu astrological calendar of Shri and Niyati overlap - between 1144 and 1148 am - that's when the final event takes place and they are married. Oh yeah, and venue has to be available that day as well!
I wish Niyati and Shrikant the best of fortune and luck. Hope your heads didn't get banged together too hard!
2 comments:
Matt-
Thanks for sharing your stream of conciousness commentary on India. Kerouac would be proud of his legacy.... I doubt if i would be so generous with my time while there...then again, maybe it helps keep one sane when faced with the overwhelming.
wow, sorry i missed your calls dude, i've tried returning them but they won't go through for some reason. Talked to Khyati about it this morning, but she says I might just have to buy a phone card, but i'm not sure how that works either. so i guess just keep trying, it seems like you have figured it out ok.
things much the same around here, this day is a throwaway at work, nobody wants to work anyway...so they satyed home...except for the usual suspects.
nice, i'm hungry for details on the wedding, regards to Shri oh, and of course! Happy New Year
Denny Crane.
Matt,
One always can find a use for Q-tips. Sounds like a deal. As long as they were not used already. We watched "bend it like Becham". It was great. The colors sounds like what you described. I saw similar in Trinidad hindu weddings. I understand the eye contact thing. Sounds like you found the real place. Who needs beverly hills in india. Looks like you are getting your "India" feet on the ground. Have a happy time. Tank
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