Double Delight
My social calendar just got a sparkly, double whammy makeover this month. I found myself hip-deep in not one, but two utterly fabulous and fantastically elaborate shindigs, courtesy of the same family and all within a dizzying 10-day sprint, kicking off with my friend's son getting engaged! The event took place at the Swagat Grand in A.S. Rao Nagar. I had pictured a quick ring exchange, a blessing from the elders, a bite to eat, and then boom, done. Oh, how wrong I was! Before we even got to the bling, there was a puja that stretched on for over two hours. The boy and girl to be engaged, were right there in the thick of it – apparently, it's a Tamilian tradition for the couple who are getting engaged, to do this together before tying the knot. Mind blown! After that, they did a quick costume change, looking sharp as ever, and mingled with all the guests, soaking up the congratulations. Then, a giant cake appeared for a cutting cerem...
