*~ Hiding behind a Stranger ~* The Wedding Sangeet! Divya's ragas pg77

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Prologue

Three Great Emperors had toiled hard to build the vast and flourishing legacy of the 'Mughal Empire', keeping relative peace by unifying its Mughals and Hindus. However; by mid 1600s, cracks began to appear in its solid foundations. Insecurities crept in through the gaps, widening the gulfs between the two religions once again.

With the old Emperor becoming too feeble to take charge and his jealous successors remaining preoccupied with expansion and power, the damage was never repaired. Not surprising then that new rebellions arose every day. Violence escalated, claiming many innocent lives.

Yet; in the midst of such turmoil and peril, there bloomed a beautiful story - much like a lone flower blossoming upon the steepest edges of a cliff - a story of love, of sacrifice and honour!

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Forced to flee from her motherland, the one home she knew... forced to leave behind her people, for whom, she was their only hope...forced to grievously abandon the last rites of her loved one while the flames on the pyre were still ablaze...the orphaned heiress of 16 overcame grief and many shortcomings, as she embarked on a long dangerous path... setting out to seek help and support, for her people and her lands...

Till a chance stay with a complete stranger would change the course of those very plans forever!

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Being the most shrewd, determined and unforgiving of the lot meant he was formidable... a force to be reckoned with... it also meant he could have owned it all - riches, power, women and fame... but, he fancied none of it...

As a recluse with simple tastes, the rich life held no real appeal... power didn't tempt him... women didn't interest him... his passion was work and his only family were a few loyal friends... he had decided that he wanted little else in life...

Till a chance visit from a complete stranger would change that decision forever!

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Link to Chapter 21 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4753392/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-16-chapter-21-upd-23rd-nov
Link to Chapter 32 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4832920/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-27-chapter-32-upd-20-apr
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The Horoscopes of Chi. Akbarkhan and Sow. Harka Bai alias Heera are being sent to the famous on-line Astrologer Ms. Karkuzhali for fixing the date for their forthcoming wedding. She will fix the auspicious date after taking into consideration the position of the grahas in the houses of the horoscopes and the availability of the Banjaras and Baisas in the houses of the HBAS..



Horoscope of Chiranjeevi Ustad Akbar Mahmud Khan.

Time and Date of Birth: 6.30 a.m ., 12th November 1621
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Star: Anuradha
Lagna: Thulam

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Horoscope of Sowbhagyavati Harka Bai alias Heera.

Time and Date of birth: 11 am, 10th October 1630.
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Star: Makha
Lagna: Kumba
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On careful scrutiny I can say 8 out of 10 aspects are seen matching as per their horoscopes.
And the wedding date may be fixed on Wednesday, 3rd May 2017, the auspicious time being between 10.30a.m to 10.50 a.m.(IST) , or, between 6.00 a.m. and 6.20 a.m (GMT.)
Wishing the couple all the best,

Karkuzhali.
Astrologer.

KARKUZHALI


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Our Akbarkhan and Heera's Wedding plans...
The Royal Wedding.

Marriages are made in heaven, but wedding are performed on mother earth and it takes a great deal of detailed planning and painstaking care to make a wedding an event that will be remembered forever. Of course, one of the most important factors is the venue.


The Venue...

It is the dream of every boy and girl that their wedding venue should be like a fairyland or like a royal palace.





Mandap/Wedding Stage Decoration

The function of the main wedding takes place on the stage, which is beautifully tinted according to the theme of the wedding.


Wedding Theme

Most modern weddings are based on a theme.
Who else other than our romantic Kausi can select the best theme for the two who have entered into wedlock !

The Menu

To have a gastronomers' delight meal, you need a wonderful menu.
The most sought after caterer Manasi is in charge of the delicious Royal cuisine on the wedding day.



Folk Dances
Wedding is an auspicious occasion. It is the day to celebrate in every possible way.

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Horses and Elephants

Horses and elephants are important for the wedding. Our bridegroom goes to the bride's house by elephant.



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Floral Decoration

The Floral decoration..

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Vidai

A silver chariot for the bride and bridesmaids to ride to the site of Jaimala. Our bride after the wedding, will be travelling in a tastefully decorated palki.


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Our Heera's Bridal Accessories...


1. Rakhdi
Rajasthani Bridal Jewellery - Rakhdi


2.Nathni

Rajasthani Bridal Jewellery - Nathni.

3. Aarsi

Aarsi-rajasthani-Jewellery
4.Bajuband (arm band)

Bajuband-rajasthani Jewellery
5.Choora( bangles)

Choora-rajasthani Jewellery

6. Kamarband ( Hip belt)

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7. Bichua (Toe rings)Bichua-rajasthani Jewellery

8.Aad (Necklace)

Aad-rajasthani Jewellery

9.Haathphool.
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10.Payal.


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11.Jumkas

12. Bridal Sarees

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Akbarkhan's outfit...


1.Sherwani...

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2. Mojri.

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3. Wedding Safa ( Turban)https://www.gravity-fashion.com/maroon-bandhni-style-jaipuri-paghdi-for-weddings-b15028.html

4. The Pearl Mala



5. His Bahadur..

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The bride and the groom's wedding outfits and accessories are Karkuzhali's gifts to the couple!..

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For Bride...😳

Imperial and regal , that is our Heera since the marwari bride she is , so had to be dressed in a gotta patti ghaghra-choli & adorned in traditional jewellery - rakhdi, bajubandhs, gorgeous balis, and a choker with uncut diamonds called a timaniyaan . Eyes aglow, she will sit in mandap to take her vows with her soulmate for a lifetime of happiness together.

Our dear patti , sandy di & others had already presented some great collections as heera's trousseau , but am here with Khan Sahib's khass nazrane , sent by him for his to be shareek e hayat ...😃

1. Aadh


Aadh is a part of signature jewellery of the bride , presented to her by groom's family during the samela dastoor before the wedding , by wearing it banni honours her to be husband & his family .

2. Bajubandh


It seals groom's promise to look after his bride for reat of his life , it invokes strength & ability for the bride to help her step into her new life with confidence .

3. Gajra Bangle


It is meant to resemble hair garlands or gajras , it enhances the beauty of banni's graceful hands . It is said that she carries with her the fragrance of her parent's blessings with the help of these gajra bangles .

4. Borla

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It is traditionally worn by the banni throughout her marriage , thus making an eternal union with her husband .

5. Nathni

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6. Ring

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7. Jhumkis


8. Ghagra Choli



9. Payal


10. Ittar & Gajra

Arabic Perfumes:


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JEWELLERY FOR THE BRIDE


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Akbarkhan-Heera Wedding Arrangements go on...

Our Babloo as Pageboy...


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...and Baby as the Flower girl..
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OMG this is overwhelming...

what it started off as ... a few words from Sri, Lana and Chellam... and what it's grown into! 🤗

Thanks to you lot... (now it feels like a real wedding in the family 😕)

Chellam's wedding invite - it is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen... the font, the choice of words... 😭

Periyamma's horoscope & mandapam

The traditional jewellery

Sandy's spectacular trousseau

Harshu's art of beauty

Manu's food and sangeet preps

Shruthi and Azeez' secret wedding rendezvous😆

Why am I getting emotional now!😭
I am sure Heera would be too...


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