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‘Officially’ Engaged!

written by Parita 15 Comments

My sister and Adarsh (her fiancé) got engaged the “down on one knee” way back in March.  This past weekend my parents hosted their religious engagement ceremony (pooja) at our house, so now they’re ‘officially’ engaged!

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I (unfortunately Vishnu had to work this weekend) flew into Atlanta on Wednesday night, worked on Thursday, and then went into engagement mode on Thursday evening.  While my parents had prepped a lot of things beforehand, there was still lots left to do.  For example, on Thursday evening, my mom and aunt made puris (fried bread), mathai (a savory fried snack), and a few other things.  We also prepped the mitai (Indian sweets) packages and made the haars (garlands).

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We woke up bright and early on Friday morning to make more food and clean.  Adarsh, Aekta, and Adarsh’s family, along with a few other family members got in a little after noon.  We ate a delicious South Indian lunch and then started to get ready for the pooja.

The pooja started around 6 pm and lasted a couple of hours.  Because I wasn’t the one getting engaged (been there done that!), I was able to take pictures and move around a bit.

Unlike some of the other poojas my parents have hosted in the past, this one was small – very close family only (~30 people).  It was so nice to hang out with everyone afterwards, including Vishnu’s parents, brother and his girlfriend who all drove up in the crazy Atlanta traffic.

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My dad didn’t get the smiling memo!

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Adarsh’s family stayed with us on Friday and Saturday so we could get through some of the big ticket planning items, including a four hour visit to the outfit designer and a tour of the wedding weekend venue.  Even though we were all so exhausted, everyone rallied and made the most of our time together.  This was my first time meeting Adarsh’s family, and I love them already!  His little sister is so much fun to hang out with, and his parents are super sweet.

Even though the big day is eight months away, I just know it’s going to be here before we know it.  AND I’M JUST SO EXCITED!!!

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Written on September 28, 2015 Related:Family, Indian culture, Wedding Planning

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  1. Krystal // The Krystal Diaries says

    September 28, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Awww looks like you all had a great time! Those eight months are going to fly by!
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    • myinnershakti says

      September 28, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you! And I really think they are too. So excited!

      Reply
  2. Kacy says

    September 28, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    It looks like a wonderful and happy event! I love reading about traditions like this. Congrats to your sister!!
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    • myinnershakti says

      September 28, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you, Kacy! It was a very happy event!

      Reply
  3. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    September 28, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    What a fun weekend!!! I love your pictures! Sounds like you guys had a great time 🙂

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    • myinnershakti says

      September 28, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Thanks, Liz!!!

      Reply
  4. Charlotte says

    September 28, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Congratulations to your sister. I love the beautiful saris and garlands.

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    • myinnershakti says

      September 28, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  5. Lauren says

    September 28, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    You and your sister look so beautiful! And everyone just looks so happy 🙂 I love it!
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    • myinnershakti says

      September 28, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you so much, Lauren! It was a super fun weekend!

      Reply
  6. Koki desai says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    Nice picture

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  7. Khushboo says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:54 am

    Ah this is amazing- congrats to both families!! You girls look lovely :)!

    Reply
  8. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

    September 29, 2015 at 7:02 am

    yayy congratulations to all of you. wedding planning makes me happy 🙂 i have two of my best friends getting married next year and i am starting to get on wedding mode. thank you for sharing these photos.
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  9. Reshma says

    September 29, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Congratulations to your sister and brother-in-law to be!
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  10. Honey, What's Cooking? says

    September 30, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Congrats to your sister Parita.
    That’s awesome. You guys look alike.. smile especially.
    You look pretty in your pics. Your skin looks good.
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