64.Bind Raja.

Bind Raja- Groom.

I have inserted two folk song and music video, you can listen it by using earphones to get the wedding vibes.

As earlier said, the fort was divided into two parts. Only way to enter in other side was to cross the front porch. But today, even porch passage was blocked. Because as tradition, groom has to travel a distance with his family to get the bride.

Fort was very big, so two opposite gates were choosen. And roads from those two gates were joining at main road, it was at a walking distance of 10 minutes but you can trust hyped up Indians to turn that ten minutes into one or two hours without any special effort.

Adhiraj was ready in his light golden Achkan with dark maroon patterns on it synchronised with dark maroon jodhpuri Salwar.

Beautiful shawl on his right shoulder pinned perfectly. A turban wrapped on his head and a silver brooch tucked on the top of it with a soft feather. A strings of emerald beads around his neck.

(A/N:Just a reference picture, imagine the colour to be dark maroon and read the appearance description)

With those dark eyes, perfectly trimmed stubble, his usual scruffy moustache trimmed in drawbridge one and of course the confidence oozing out from him, he was looking like a king. A perfect one.

🔅🔆VAR NIKASI🔆🔅

Vasudha smiled and put a very little kohl behind his ear to avoid evil eye. Taking the sword, she put kumkum on it and tied a colourful cloth on the handle of sword.

After giving it to him, she did his Aarti after putting Tilak on his forehead.After that each women did his Aarti which took time.

When Maheshwari was done with ritual, Adhiraj touched her feet in respect as she was the eldest.

"Khush rahiye Ladesar. Aapka vaivahik jeevan khushiyon se bhara rahe.",she smiled patting his cheek lovingly.

(Stay blessed my sweet heart. May your married life is filled with happiness.)

Now it was time for departure. Front porch was already filled with the people.

Adya tied a golden string around the neck of mare on which he was to hop on.

Loud beats of dhol were creating another vibe, the whole environment was majestic.

Vasudha hugged him trying to control her happiness, "My boy is getting married."

Adhiraj chuckled hugging her back.

"Your boy is someone's man now.",Rana sa came inside to tell them that it was time to go.

"One family picture.",The photographer came there.

"Why not?",Uday Singh smiled.

Adhiraj stood in centre with Vasudha in his left and Uday Singh in right. Adhvan stood with his mother and Adya with her father.

Photographer smiled clicking it.

"Family picture is incomplete.",Adhvan said, teasing tone underlying in his speech.

"Don't worry Adhvan, let Raina come. We will complete it anytime.",Adya replied throwing a mischievous glance at Adhiraj who shook his head.

After that, Adhiraj settled himself on the horse.

🔅🔆BARAAT🔆🔅

Just then normal music stopped and the musicians started playing Rajwadi dhol. The music was so hyped up that within five minutes men started dancing.

Adhiraj was in middle, men were dancing in front and ladies were behind the groom walking at slow speed.

Maheshwari sat in the car and car moved forward in a slow speed. Adya and all girls were waiting for this only. When they were sure that the elder Sisodiya lady could not see them anymore, they moved near Adhiraj and started dancing.

And slowly women also loosen up. Few aunties were showing off their graceful Ghoomar moves.

Vasudha smiled, the thing was actually earlier women from groom side were not allowed to accompany men in Baraat of any Rajput family.

Maheshwari was against of doing that. But Vasudha was also our Rani sa, she knew how to manipulate people. She somehow convinced her saying that Raina was like her daughter and she couldn't miss her wedding, she needed to be there and rest of persuasion was done by Rana sa. He also wanted each of his family member present there.

Maheshwari decided to take the car as walking all the way to bride side was not suiting well with her reputation even when distance was nothing and Adya couldn't be more happy. Now she was free to dance her heart out without receiving any lectures on behaving like a princess.

Adhvan came near her mother and started dancing like a gorilla high on banana. Vasudha laughed and danced a little with him. Some uncle also dragged Uday Singh in middle to damce. Adhiraj smiled seeing all of them.

As said earlier, hyped up Indian people can make the ten minute groom's journey in one hour without any issue.

🔅🔆DHUKAV🔆🔅

They were soon in front of the entrance. Adhiraj got down.

Some traditional singers were singing Rajasthani folklore for welcoming the groom.

🎵Aage aage kotal ghudlo,

Lare bannisa ro rathdo raj.

Aage aage kotal ghudlo

Lare bannisa ro rathdo raj.🎵

🎵Mharo re aanganiye me ,

Aap padharo Bind Raja.

Mharo re aanganiye me ,

Aap padharo Bind Raja.🎵

(Horse is at front, prince has brought a chariot for the lady. Groom is welcomed in my home.)

Uttam and Akshit welcomed them with warm embrace and put Garland around their neck.

As soon as they entered inside, flower petals were showering over them.

🔅🔆DWAR PUJA🔆🔅

Uttam guided Adhiraj towards a small stage while all other were made to seat on their chairs.

Narendra Singh Kumawat greeted Adhiraj. Adhiraj smiled and put his feet on the big vessel kept in front of him.

🎵Aanganiye me uba Bhanwar sa,

Solah suraj ugya Raj.

Aanganiye me uba Bhanwar sa,

Solah suraj ugya Raj.🎵

Here, taking the duty of Raina's father,he took a small pot of milk and poured over feet of Adhiraj as priest chanted some mantras. After that, his feet were washed by water. Adhiraj took out his feet as Narendra Singh wiped them with a towel.

It may look awkward to many person as an elder person was washing younger's feet. But for a person some relationships are considered as 'Brahman' and as we know for a Kshatriya or Rajput(warrior clan), Brahmans are like gods. So it was not at all awkward. These relationships are a person with his daughter's husband, a person with his/her niece and nephew, etc.

(A/N: But it was awkward for me when my Mamaji and Mamiji did same with me in some puja and I had to bless them.🙈)

🔅🔆TORAN🔆🔅

🎵Sone ri chhadiyon me Toran bolo Bind Raja.

Sone ri chhadiyon me Toran bolo Bind Raja.🎵

When it was done, Adhiraj once again climbed the back of horse and proceeded inside. At one place, a string of flowers known as Toran was hanged. He had to hit it with his sword signifying to ward of every negative energy.

🔅🔆SASU AARTI 🔆🔅

After doing that, his horse slowly  walked inside. There were standing many women to welcome him. Adhiraj got down from his horse and walked to them with his family behind.

🎵Kadla Tharo Bapuji bulawe,

Ab ghar aao lashkariya Raj. Kadla Tharo Bapusaa bulawe,

Ab ghar aao lashkariya Raj.🎵

Mrs. Nagar was present there with Aarti. Adhiraj warmly greeted her. She did his Aarti. After that she had to pull his nose as a ritual.

She was going to do that when Rohan pulled him back, not letting her do that. She again tried and again Rohan made an escape again. Giggles and laughter filled the Hall, after several attempts she was successful in doing that.

She hugged the ladies and welcome them inside.

Adhiraj was guided towards the Mandap and everyone made themselves comfortable on the comfortable sofas placed in front.

🎵Mhare re aanganiye me ,

Aap padharo Bind Raja.

Mhare re aanganiye me ,

Aap padharo Bind Raja.🎵

🔅🔅🔅

Dia looked at her who was looking so beautiful. They could here the music outside, very well aware that Adhiraj was here to take her.

She was looking so etheral in her dress, which was fusion of Lehenga and Rajputi Poshak. Her hands clad in red bangles and rings.

And jewellery adorning her neck. Her long brown hairs in a loose braid and Matha Patti was enhancing the beauty of her silky tresses. Big Rajputi Nath kissing  her lips were making her look like an enchantress.

Her beige skin was glowing under like makeup. Her russet eyes looking dreamy with kohl adorning them.

(A/N: Reference pic. Imagine a vibrant red coloured outfit. Dress and makeup is same.)

"Are you sure?", Dia asked.

Raina nodded with smile and bent down on her knees. Facing the slight baby bump of her friend, she said, "Baby, I love you so much. But sorry, I am your momma's first child."

She chuckled and kissed her baby bump.

Dia nodded remembering the moment of her own wedding when she said to Raina that later will always be her first child and Dia was not joking. All these 12 years, this two girls were there for each other, taking care of each other like mother do and protecting each other like father do.

She hugged Raina against her tummy. Tears of happiness brimmed her eyes. She let out a chuckle and said, "Damn this pregnancy hormones,I am getting so emotional."

Akshit came inside with Gaurav and Uttam.

He smiled, "How much I would love to turn this hug into group hug but Raina we have to go outside. It's the time."

Raina stood up and nodded. Dia took her veil and placed it on her head, covering her face.

"Let's go."

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