Paligai
Readers may recall that on the earlier day morning, during the Nischayathartham, the Paligai ceremony was conducted. In this ritual, sumangalis (married women) from both families had placed soaked grains and pulses in small earthen pots and watered them with prayers for fertility, prosperity, and a blessed married life. Traditionally, once the grains sprout, the pots are immersed in a natural water body such as a pond or rivulet to symbolically return the blessings to nature. However, in a bustling metro like Mumbai, finding such a spot can be a challenge. In such cases, the ritual concludes by immersing the paligai pots in a bucket of water.
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By the time the ritual concluded, it was around 3:30 PM. Many outstation guests needed to begin their journey back, either by train or flight. Honouring a thoughtful tradition, both families had arranged kattu saadam—a neatly packed meal—for these travelers. The catering team led by A.S. Rajashekar had been instructed well in advance. The gesture was deeply appreciated by guests, especially those facing long journeys. Even some local guests, including members of the immediate families, opted to take kattu saadam home, happy to skip the chore of cooking after a busy few days.
As the afternoon wore on, most of the remaining guests began bidding farewell. Though no one truly felt like leaving, the time had come to part ways. Amid heartfelt goodbyes and lingering hugs, the hall gradually emptied. By 4:00 PM, both Srini and Suresh had delegated teams from their respective sides to begin packing up. Rooms had to be vacated, and an array of items—luggage, gifts, seer bakshanam, and various ceremonial paraphernalia—had to be organized and sent back to their respective homes.
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