The big day was finally here. He got up at 3 AM to go back to the temple for some alone time and he came back smiling. I knew he was ready. He was actually happy that he was going to get married. There was the usual chaos and confusion leading up to the marriage. I hear they do about 40 marriages in Guruvayur, a DAY !!! Now thats possible because each marriage ceremony lasts for about 4 mins....
When our turn came there was pushing and pulling to get all the main people into the crowded mandap. The priest then did his thing. Everyone was scrambling for a better look. There was a band somewhere but I could not see them but essentially the marriage itself was simple and uncomplicated. My friend entered the mandap as a bachelor and a few minutes later stepped out as a husband....Once the ceremony was completed we had the photo sessions and then after a mini reception in the hotel we were staying in, it was time to head back to our rooms and rush back to Calicut for the main reception.
Even though the marriage was complete, the drive back was still very stresssful because we had to be back in time for the start of the reception and I had to drive them back. We did however have time to stop for a bit near this bridge overlooking a river bed and it provided an excellent photo op. Word was the this river slowly dried during the summer months and you can actually see that in the pic. The reception went on without a hitch and by the end of the day we could barely even move. I just remember checking in to a nearby hotel by around 10 in the night (could not obviously stay at his place that night) and then checking out as soon as I hit the bed...
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