The wedding took place in the beautiful coastal Tamil town of Nagapattinam. As the beat of the Sendaimelam roared into the ears of the guests, it marked the arrival of the festivity. The garlanded groom in his golden kurta reached the venue on time.

The eyes of the lavishly spruced bride in her ethnic saree met with the well-groomed groom in his upscale kurta. What followed was a deep breath of happiness that knew no bounds.
The dangling screen of beads provided succor to the blushing bride as the stately groom arrived on the wedding stage. The floral embroidery in gold on the wedding attires of the couple and the glitter of the stones embedded were magnificent.
The day of the marriage beckoned and the holy knot made of gold was waiting to be taken up by the beautiful bride. The brief but thought-filled temperament of the bride was cleared away by the interesting rituals that followed suit.

The hasty return of the groom from his Kasi Yathira and the welcome with the Sendai Melam was indeed a colorful event. The charming bride groomed like holy Andal waited for the groom to arrive. The appalam breaking ceremony was hilarious and lightened the moment.
The bridegroom in his red headgear arrived on the marriage stage after completing the Kasi Yathirai ritual. The ceremonies that followed eased the couple and made them joyful. The exchange of garland and the blessings of the elders that ensued made the marriage ceremony complete.
He asked for her hands to hold it tight and go around the holy fire to take the vow. A strong and joyful family is what they sincerely wished from the bottom of their heart. Viva la couple!