Time flies by... It was on 1st November 2010, that I got commited to Radhika. I recall now that, It has been nearly tow and a half months, since the wait started.
17th January 2011. The wait ended on that day. The day on which a bond of lifetime, was created. Our marriage was held at Contour Backwaters, Changanacherry. The sacred 'muhurtham' for the 'Thali Kettu' was between 12.15PM and 12.45PM.
At 12.30PM, I tied the sacred knot on Radhika.
As per the custom, Radhika's hand was joined with mine with a Betel leaf. I journied alone till that moment. We start our journey together, hereon.
Epilogue:
I tried to reach all my friends for inviting them for marriage. If I have missed you, It might be that, I wasn't that lucky to have you for my marriage. I apologize for my incapability in reaching you.
For those who managed to reach me during that time via mail or sms or call or by presence, my sincere thanks for thinking about us associating that gracious occasion. I felt that, I could atleast try to pay my gratitude and express my regards to you though this writing.
All is well.
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Monday, September 20, 2010
Back to where it all started
It has been 6 years now. From the time when i stepped out of there, precisely April 2004, I haven't got a chance to see that place; until now. Thanks to Sandeep, my friend for more than 10 years now. I visited my college on 5th September, 2010. After 6 long years.
Sandeep's marriage was on 5th September 2010. Our travel was pre-planned on September 3rd, yet another Friday. Since his native is in Thodupuzha itself, I decided that, I should pay a visit to the UCE campus in Muttom; the place which built the engineers in us.
Saturday, 4th September 2010
We had our stay arranged in Rifles club guest house, Muttom. I enjoyed the beauty of Thodupuzha from the club house once again; after 6 years. I felt like, I haven't really tried to know that beauty when i was close to 'her' for 4 years. A cab was arranged for us to see the scenic pleasures of thodupuzha and places nearby. We had visits to Kulamavu, Cheruthoni dams. The scenaries from Nadukani view point, run by the kerala state electricity board was breathtaking. We had our dinner back in Sandeep's house and left for muttom for the night.
Sunday, 5th September 2010
The marriage was in Thodupuzha Sri Krishna Temple auditorium. The function was simple and great. My friend Sandeep, tied the sacred 'Thaali' on Devi in the auspicious muhurtham. The moment of happiness, all well wishes were poured on the newly wed couple by friends and relatives. Bliss.
We came back to Muttom after marriage. We were to board our train to Chennai, from Kottayam. We took a Bus from the thodupuzha bus station. We reached the railway station well before the train departure.
Everything went well. Everyone was happy. That journey carried a lot of meaning with it.
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Back to where it all started?
Campus
We came back to Muttom after marriage. I had my friends also in the car. I told them that I need to pay a visit to my college. I was driving the car. They definitely had to agree to my wish ;).
The pathway from the college entrance to the buildings were outlined with grown up trees. The trees which we planted around 8 years back. They had grown a lot, I thought. Well, all of them had grown together, without separation. A truth which never or rarely occured amongst those who gave lives to the trees. Life, it is.
My rounds in the campus were brief. I circled the 'supposed to be playground' once. Coming out of campus, I drove by the side of our 'Sathram'. Sathram was our place of stay. It was meant for anyone visiting Muttom to jump in and rest for a day/week/month. The choice was their's indeed.
I drove to the end of the road besides Sathram. The mountainous road which oversees the pure serenity of the hills beyond. I stayed there for a minute and payed my tribute of visit to that place. Short, but sweet. My mind was delighted for the fulfillment of something of great value. I was happy.
Back to where it all started.
Sandeep's marriage was on 5th September 2010. Our travel was pre-planned on September 3rd, yet another Friday. Since his native is in Thodupuzha itself, I decided that, I should pay a visit to the UCE campus in Muttom; the place which built the engineers in us.
Saturday, 4th September 2010
We had our stay arranged in Rifles club guest house, Muttom. I enjoyed the beauty of Thodupuzha from the club house once again; after 6 years. I felt like, I haven't really tried to know that beauty when i was close to 'her' for 4 years. A cab was arranged for us to see the scenic pleasures of thodupuzha and places nearby. We had visits to Kulamavu, Cheruthoni dams. The scenaries from Nadukani view point, run by the kerala state electricity board was breathtaking. We had our dinner back in Sandeep's house and left for muttom for the night.
Sunday, 5th September 2010
The marriage was in Thodupuzha Sri Krishna Temple auditorium. The function was simple and great. My friend Sandeep, tied the sacred 'Thaali' on Devi in the auspicious muhurtham. The moment of happiness, all well wishes were poured on the newly wed couple by friends and relatives. Bliss.
We came back to Muttom after marriage. We were to board our train to Chennai, from Kottayam. We took a Bus from the thodupuzha bus station. We reached the railway station well before the train departure.
Everything went well. Everyone was happy. That journey carried a lot of meaning with it.
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Back to where it all started?
Campus
We came back to Muttom after marriage. I had my friends also in the car. I told them that I need to pay a visit to my college. I was driving the car. They definitely had to agree to my wish ;).
The pathway from the college entrance to the buildings were outlined with grown up trees. The trees which we planted around 8 years back. They had grown a lot, I thought. Well, all of them had grown together, without separation. A truth which never or rarely occured amongst those who gave lives to the trees. Life, it is.
My rounds in the campus were brief. I circled the 'supposed to be playground' once. Coming out of campus, I drove by the side of our 'Sathram'. Sathram was our place of stay. It was meant for anyone visiting Muttom to jump in and rest for a day/week/month. The choice was their's indeed.
I drove to the end of the road besides Sathram. The mountainous road which oversees the pure serenity of the hills beyond. I stayed there for a minute and payed my tribute of visit to that place. Short, but sweet. My mind was delighted for the fulfillment of something of great value. I was happy.
Back to where it all started.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
On 6th of June & 4th of July. Year 2010.
Dedicated to Savin & Sruthi
Date: 06-June-2010
Destination: Chentrappinni.
Team: Hari, Vinoy, Nandalal, Jino, Sibin, Thomas.
Occasion: Savin's marriage.
The 4th of June 2010 was a Friday. We boarded the 2623 Trivandrum Mail from Chennai Railway station after stocking 'enough' food for the less hungry selves amongst us. Notable were the packets of 'vada' bought by the leanest (name disclosed as a precuationary measure to counteract the possible mutual harm, that can be triggered due to extraordinary outflow of emotions) of us. It was fun.
We had our stay arranged in Guruvayoorappan Lodge, Kakkanad, Ernakulam. We visited Savin's home Saturday morning & had our breakfast there. The company was good enough for a great timepass on Saturday. Saturday morning, we had a cab arranged for the marriage destination. Marriage was in Vazhapully Sree RajaRajeswari Temple auditorium. Our driver was talented enough to cut the traffic and take us to the destined location on time. After the function, we had a sumptuous lunch. We waved off the newly wed couple in their brand new car. As usual, there was a photo session among ourselves after that. Every thing went well and everyone was happy. Finally that is all, what we want :).
We started to Chennai Sunday evening in Chennai mail. Yet another one into the maze of married life out of the bachelorhood.
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Dedicated to Vinoy & Rincy
Date: 04-July-2010
Destination: Puthanchantha
Team: Hari, Savin, Nandalal, Jino, Sibin, Thomas.
Occasion: Vinoy's marriage.
Almost one month later, we had a similar trip to Kerala. This one was for Vinoy's marriage. The mariage was in Kottayam. We boarded the Trivandrum Mail on 2nd July 2010, a Friday. As always, the journey was a good one. Our stay was in a good guest house (Citizen club). It was raining slightly on Saturday. The comfort of the guest house added the feeling of a vacation amongst us. Chit-chat and jokes apart, the time we had on Saturday was awesome. Quite rememberable one, I would say.
We had breakfast in Vinoy's house on Sunday morning, the day of marriage, 4th of July 2010. Marriage was in St George Orthodox Church(Valliyakattu deyaara), Vakathanam. We made it to the location on time. Prayers in the church were accompanied by the marrige. I remember the scene of newly weds coming out of church in full smiles holding the hands together. It was quite a special one.
It was time for us to leave. Departure was scheduled in Chennai mail from Kottayam. Again, the time which Vinoy's marriage gave us, was equally good as the one we experienced for Savin's marriage.
Kudos to you guys. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to enjoy and get together for such an auspicious occasion.
Wish you both a wonderful life ahead.
Date: 06-June-2010
Destination: Chentrappinni.
Team: Hari, Vinoy, Nandalal, Jino, Sibin, Thomas.
Occasion: Savin's marriage.
The 4th of June 2010 was a Friday. We boarded the 2623 Trivandrum Mail from Chennai Railway station after stocking 'enough' food for the less hungry selves amongst us. Notable were the packets of 'vada' bought by the leanest (name disclosed as a precuationary measure to counteract the possible mutual harm, that can be triggered due to extraordinary outflow of emotions) of us. It was fun.
We had our stay arranged in Guruvayoorappan Lodge, Kakkanad, Ernakulam. We visited Savin's home Saturday morning & had our breakfast there. The company was good enough for a great timepass on Saturday. Saturday morning, we had a cab arranged for the marriage destination. Marriage was in Vazhapully Sree RajaRajeswari Temple auditorium. Our driver was talented enough to cut the traffic and take us to the destined location on time. After the function, we had a sumptuous lunch. We waved off the newly wed couple in their brand new car. As usual, there was a photo session among ourselves after that. Every thing went well and everyone was happy. Finally that is all, what we want :).
We started to Chennai Sunday evening in Chennai mail. Yet another one into the maze of married life out of the bachelorhood.
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Dedicated to Vinoy & Rincy
Date: 04-July-2010
Destination: Puthanchantha
Team: Hari, Savin, Nandalal, Jino, Sibin, Thomas.
Occasion: Vinoy's marriage.
Almost one month later, we had a similar trip to Kerala. This one was for Vinoy's marriage. The mariage was in Kottayam. We boarded the Trivandrum Mail on 2nd July 2010, a Friday. As always, the journey was a good one. Our stay was in a good guest house (Citizen club). It was raining slightly on Saturday. The comfort of the guest house added the feeling of a vacation amongst us. Chit-chat and jokes apart, the time we had on Saturday was awesome. Quite rememberable one, I would say.
We had breakfast in Vinoy's house on Sunday morning, the day of marriage, 4th of July 2010. Marriage was in St George Orthodox Church(Valliyakattu deyaara), Vakathanam. We made it to the location on time. Prayers in the church were accompanied by the marrige. I remember the scene of newly weds coming out of church in full smiles holding the hands together. It was quite a special one.
It was time for us to leave. Departure was scheduled in Chennai mail from Kottayam. Again, the time which Vinoy's marriage gave us, was equally good as the one we experienced for Savin's marriage.
Kudos to you guys. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to enjoy and get together for such an auspicious occasion.
Wish you both a wonderful life ahead.
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