ARDAS
16 Nov' 2001

Finally the day for the formal ceremony arrived. 16 Nov’2001 was a very special day for Navdeep and me. It was a day when we were going to be formally tied in bonds of lifetime relation. We had invited all our close friends and relatives.


The programme was fixed for 8 in the evening. I was a little apprehensive that day as all the relatives of Navdeep were coming for the function and I would be meeting them for the first time. The preparations for the day kept all of us busy. My two elder sisters arrived in Delhi on the same day. There was a festive atmosphere in my home and everyone was looking forward to the evening.


 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


The atmosphere was electric. Everyone was dancing to the beat of dhol. I was sitting in my room trying to figure out a way to see what was going on outside. As I peeped down from the window to see, I saw Navdeep happily dancing. He later told me that this was the first time he had danced in his life!
The function started in the evening with the arrival
of Navdeep along with his family and relatives.
My family was there to receive them.
After the guests had settled down, I made a grand entry ;) (all decked up for the occasion) into the venue with all eyes on me. I felt very nervous being the center of attraction!
All the relatives were introduced to Navdeep and me. The formal ardas took place tying us into lifelong relationship. Loads of sweets were enchanged; everyone congratulated us and blessed us for a happy and prosperous life.
There was plenty of dancing and dinner was served. The talks continued till the wee hours of the morning.