They were on fire. It was unique for me and I’ve been to many weddings. This one – the union of Venkatesh and Mansi, started with a bang! A vintage New York fire truck came along outside the banquet hall with its siren on full blast and then gave way to some bangra number where all the guys friends of Venkatesh , the groom, gyrated atop the vehicle. They were having a blast. Everyone joined into the spirit.
Inside the banquet hall a more grave approach to the ceremony commenced.
The Panditji, a man of some age and wisdom, conducted a beautiful ritual. He was like a conductor, friendly, warm though, maybe like the aimiable fire chief . He did give space, five minutes at which I recited my poem “Partnership” along with some mantras.
Weddings are fun, spiritual, social, warm also. I left that venue for a nap and then a stroll by Scarborough Bluffs, a popular spot by the water and nature. The bluffs are always stunning and a great display by the Creator. It was my second connection with what’s green, clean and mean for the day.
Finally my day ended with a visit to a Mauritian group of families on Brimley in Scarborough. Mahadev, Annapurna and on drums NaraNarayan, shaped the music for the night.
How Saturday’s can be a blessing!
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