What do those foreign words in the program mean?
Who is
this an image of?
This image is of the Hindu Lord Ganesha, who
among many other things is the Lord of good fortune and destroyer of
obstacles. His blessing is sought before the undertaking of any task
so that good fortune may result. As such, his image often graces
wedding invitation cards. Additionally, the bride and groom’s
families hold separate pujas (or religious ceremonies) to seek is his
blessing prior to the main wedding ceremony. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesh)
Can anyone help me get ‘wrapped’ if I plan to wear a sari?
Yes, just let Masumi know you both can coordinate the details.
Those brave enough to practice can check out the links below.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5127_wear-sari.html
http://www.gagan.com/howtowear/sarinstrc1.html
http://puja.com/sari/wear/wear.htm
http://www.utsavsarees.com/pages/wearsari.htm
What is the best time to arrive to the
wedding?
We understand that our Monday wedding may pose
some difficulty to those who have to work.
Guests on Nikesh’s side wanting to participate in
the jaan or guests on Masumi’s side wanting to welcome the jaan should
begin arriving after 2pm, with 2:15pm being the ‘ideal’ time.
Guests coming for the ceremony should begin
arriving after 3pm.
Guests coming for the reception should begin
arriving after 5pm.
Note: Masumi and Nikesh are painstakingly
planning so their wedding does not take place according to ISD (Indian
Standard Time).
What can I do if I’m all dressed and have time
to kill prior to the wedding?
Guests driving up from south of New Hampshire can
stop by
the Loop
in Methuen MA for shopping or dining.
You can shop your heart out on
Route 28
in tax-free Salem NH, which leads to the
Mall at Rockingham Park.
If you dare, mini-golf and batting cages can be
found at
Cedarland
in Haverhill MA.
Guests arriving at Atkinson Resort and Country
Club before 2pm can enjoy lunch at
Merrill’s Tavern
or the
Stagecoach Grille Restaurant.
Guest can also enjoy a game of virtual golf and billiards at Merrill’s
Tavern or hit a bucket or two of balls at the driving range.
What fireworks celebrations are there if I
plan to stay for the 4th of July?
City of Boston
à
http://www.july4th.org/
Methuen and neighboring towns in the Merrimack
Valley (will post more detail when available)
Area beaches, including Salisbury MA & Hampton NH
(will post more detail when available)
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blog for more
discussion or
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us and we'll post a response.
