Wedding in the islands
The grooms party was at the gate. The welcome arch looked grand. The bride's relatives had rushed to greet and meet. The music was on with grand nadaswaram and all. The bride's aunt had the tilak ready. The boy who was to garland and welcome the groom was missing. A regular 10 year old, he was cayght playing friends and rushed to the gate with a garland thrusted into his arms. The groom's bhabhis(sisters- in- law) were jostling one another to be in the front. They arranged their gold ornaments and gajras. The nadaswaram reached the crescendo. The groom's and bride's parents greeted each other with pleasantries such as, "Welcome, how was the boat trip to the island?" "Oh! It was great. The backwaters are so scenic. We enjoyed it much". "Let me introduce the bride's aunt. They are in Delhi and came down for the wedding" "Oh! Delhi. It should hot there now. Is it not?" "It soars by may end. Now ok," Some elder