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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Sandalwood, Henna and more

Dr Nalini’s second day nalunggu began in the afternoon as they were going to have the mehendi sessions later in the evening. Family and friends arrived early to set up the trays and gifts before they brought the trays in a procession.

As you can see, I really loved the beautiful Ganesha kolam. Great job by the wedding decorators.

Sandalwood paste and scented rose water were lightly dabbed on her as part of the ceremony. She was then given a set of new clothes to change.

The family had arranged for everyone to take turns putting on their mehendi. Right after the ceremony, the children headed straight to the mehendi table to get their hands decorated.

Only after that they realised they wouldn’t be able to eat their dinner so the parents had to feed the kids.

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Friday, October 22, 2010

A nalungu

Dr Nalini had a series of events for her wedding celebrations to Gunaselan which began with the first nalunggu at her home. It was started off with a homam (prayers) before we proceeded outside to plant the pantha kall to signify that a wedding would take place there. The tree that is planted will later be replanted elsewhere and grow lusciously together with the couple.

This was followed by the nalunggu or cleansing ceremony where family and friends playfully smear the bride with sandalwood, rose water, oil and more. Gifts of sarees and jewellery are also given to the bride. It’s quite a joyous celebration as friends and family are gathered together.

The bride then has a shower before rejoining the crowd in one the newly gifted sarees. Dr Nalini’s younger brother was also celebrating his birthday and so the crowd gathered to sing and wish him Happy Birthday.