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Ujjal's and Swati's Marriage

Boubhat is a traditional Bengali custom where the new bride is accepted by the groom's family and relatives , as she serves rice to them  -- click on the Pictures to get a better view

After Joyee came home , the first thing that happened was BadhuBoron. Badhu (bride) Boron (Welcome). Here we see my Mom looking at Joyee with a pradeep welcoming her to her New Home

Badhuoron
Ma and Joyee -- me looking  on
Ma and Joyee -- me looking on

After one whole day when we do not meet ( called Kalratri) , we again meet to worship the Sun as Husband and Wife  -- this is called Surjo Pronaam

Surjo pronaam
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Me and Joyee after Surjo pronaam

Sharing a Light Moment
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After Surjo Pronaam

Sharing a Light moment after the hot Sun and the hotter halogen lamps of the Videographer !!!

Mashi der Moddhyomoni
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With my Mother's Childhood friends

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Joyee Serving Rice and Ghee to my Mama's

As I said , Bou (Bride) Bhat ( Rice) - is when the bride serves rice to the groom's family ..here we see Joyee serving rice to my Mama's -- flanked by my Mamis. My Mami's were thinking how it was the same for them  too ...