Nand stood before the mirror, his face a mixture of embarrassment and disbelief. His usual confident stance had faltered, replaced with an awkward shuffle as he tugged at the hem of the vibrant, flowing dress Rudra had insisted he wear. The fabric was soft and feminine, a far cry from his usual attire, and the delicate floral patterns only heightened his discomfort.
Rudra, standing nearby, looked at him with an amused smile. "How can you do this to me, Guru?" Nand asked, his voice almost breaking. His eyes glistened with unshed tears, his expression caught between distress and desperation. "This makes me seem awful."
But Rudra, always sharp with his wit, wasn't moved by Nand's emotional plea. He circled around him, taking in the full transformation with an appreciative nod."Who waved that? ", Rudra teased, "You sound so gorgeous. I can assure you that if a guy views you in this fashion, he will probably be inclined to propose marriage."
Nand's face flushed, his confusion evident as he glanced back at his mentor. He didn't know whether to laugh at the absurdity of Rudra's words or cry at the situation he was in. The thought of being mistaken for a woman, let alone attracting marriage proposals, made his stomach churn. But at the same time, there was no denying that Rudra's praise, however teasing, had a strange effect on him.
The transformation was undeniable. Nand, with his slender frame, had always carried a certain grace, but now, in the soft, flowing fabric, his features were accentuated in a way that made him look ethereal. His dark hair was brushed back, and a light application of makeup—another one of Rudra's ideas—softened the angles of his face. His skin seemed to glow against the delicate fabric, and the subtle curves created by the outfit gave him an elegance he had never noticed in himself before.
But despite all that, Nand still felt out of place. He wasn't used to feeling beautiful, and certainly not in this way. He turned to Rudra again, still torn between laughing and crying, unsure of how to respond to the ridiculous situation he found himself in.
"Come on, let's get moving. It's getting late," Rudra said with a glance at his watch, his tone suddenly more serious. The teasing moment had passed, and now it was time for business.
Nand let out a sigh and followed reluctantly, the soft rustling of the dress a constant reminder of his current predicament. He walked beside Rudra, his steps hesitant and his heart heavy with embarrassment. Every movement felt foreign, and the thought of anyone seeing him like this filled him with dread.
But deep down, despite his discomfort, there was a small part of Nand that marveled at the transformation. He was still unsure of how to feel, but one thing was clear: he had never looked—or felt—quite like this before. And though he wouldn't admit it, Rudra's playful words lingered in his mind.
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After taking a bath in Mars, the family performed Aarti.
Everybody prays for the pair to acquire the wisdom required to have contented, joyful lives.
Just as it used to be at Ram's home, the Gowri Pooja is being performed by the Gowthami. Following that, the bride's clan is changed from her paternal clan to the groom's tribe via the Pravara rite.
They had no idea of the Gowthami clan, so Shashi gave her his. The bride performed Gowri Pooja after that.
Sashi and Abhimanyu, the bride's parents, as well as other family members greet and welcome the groom and his family as traditional Nadaswaram music plays in the background.
Parikshit inquired about a Pooja that he observed Gowthami doing in the early morning from his mother. According to Sashi, it was Gowri Pooja, a solemn pre-marriage custom in traditional Indian weddings. The bride and the female family members participate in a tradition called Gowri Pooja during Indian weddings in order to seek the blessings of Goddess Parvati, also known as Maa Gowri, for a long and fulfilling marriage full of everlasting love. In order to obtain Lord Rama's hand in marriage, Mata Sita reportedly performed Gowri Pooja, according to the well-known Hindu epic Ramayana.
Maa Gowri is the wife of Lord Shiva, who is also known as the protector of the world, and the mother of the "Lord of Obstacles." According to legend, the goddess Sati is Lord Shiva's Shakti. Gowri Pooja is performed in this way to get Maa Parvathi's blessings. Gowri Pooja is conducted early in the morning on the wedding day.
Gowri puja confers harmony, peace, and happiness to the potential spouse. It encourages a relationship of trust, care, love, and understanding between the couples.
"Well, mom, these rituals are quite interesting," Parikshit said.
Each marriage ceremony has a certain purpose and has a unique value, according to Sashi.
As soon as he arrives, the groom greets and thanks the friends and family who have traveled to the venue. Rajeev looked around the whole place in search of the particular someone, but he couldn't find them.
When Gurdeep caught sight of Rajeev, he said, "Where have you been, Rajeev? Start your wedding ritual right now since Pooja will soon be over.
"I apologize, uncle. I'll get started right now". Rajeev made his way onto the stage right away.
When Parikshit saw Rajeev sitting for Pooja, he asked what sort of Pooja was being done.
Gurdeep claims that the Ganesh Puja custom Before the ritual starts, the priest prays to the Hindu elephant deity Ganesh to remove any obstacles and ensure that everything goes as planned. The Puja Is seen as crucial since it brings good fortune and removes any obstacles that the couple and their family could face. Each significant ceremony in a marriage starts with a prayer to Lord Ganesh.
Priest contacted the wedding couple's relatives. In the Pooja, Gurdeep, Uma, Sashi, and Abhimanyu sat.
He kept a serious look since Parikshit was facing the persons who had promised to teach the procedures to him when they were sitting in the Pooja.
After seeing Parikshit, Ram said, "I know you're interested in learning about the rites, and I can teach them to you."
"Do you're familiar with them? ",Parikshit showed a lot of curiosity.
Ram responded with a little grin. "Indeed, I do."
As Parikshit heard what Ram had to say, he felt content.
Ram said that both families are participating in the Ganesh Puja at this Pooja, as are the folks sitting next to them at the Mandap. According to legend, Ganesh is the Deity who removes all kinds of obstacles. Due to the same circumstance, he is also known as Vighna Vinashak. The family worships Lord Ganesh before starting any wedding ceremonies to guarantee a tranquil and trouble-free union. At every wedding, Ganesh is worshipped since he is the bringer of fortune. The relatives of both the bride and the groom pray, with the exception of the bride, who arrives at the end of the puja. It's traditional for her to skip the Ganesh puja. The marriage ceremony does not begin until the bride arrives.
It Is believed that worshiping Lord Ganesh before getting married would make a couple's life wealthy. A good life full of knowledge and hope may be attained via prayer.
"Wow, Ram Uncle, you're knowledgeable about marriage traditions," Parikshit said.
Ram said, "Well, I know only a few of them; if you want to know more, ask your grandfather and your mother."
"All right," said Parikshit.
Priest asked that the bride arrive after Pooja.