The Engagement Ceremony of Biltu and Seelora

The engagement ceremony of Biltu's marriage with Seelora (in absentia)was conducted on 11th November 2006 at the later's ancestral place Nuadihi. Kali Bhai, Amar Bhai, Manu Nana, Bijoy, Niyati, Mama and self went there and Col. Sahu had invited many of his relations for the ceremony which was conducted by Manu Nana. Nuadihi in Brajaraj Nagar near Gandhi Chowk is a scenic village with all modern amenities and Col. Sahu has built a beautiful house in his sparwling vista. Some pictures from the ceremony.

Nirbandha@Nuadihi

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
After the rituals. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
In my absense, Babu was the photographer for the main event. Here he is with Kailash. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
They were also there but not at the rituals. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
A content and satisfied Mom after the rituals. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
This time not sleeping. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
After the rituals. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
Mama with her mausi. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
Did the flash make them close eyes or are they sleeping 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
This small ceremony where only married relatives are connected took place on 13th November 2006. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
This small ceremony where only married relatives are connected took place on 13th November 2006. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
After the rituals. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

Kabita & Renu after the rituals. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

Kabita & Renu after the rituals. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
Lily in kitchen. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
They all made it. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
Mom sits with a conch to produce the auspicious sound. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage

 
Hnds on hands and hands touching hands. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

  

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
Only 5 hands here under the direction of Manu Nana. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
The rituals also differ from place to place in Orissa. There seems a bit of a small controvesy. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
Some others waiting and watching. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
Some of Biltu's graceful relations in the act. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
And the real process. 

Jai ragada for Biltu's marriage.

 
The process of grinding the pulses.