The steps seemed quite similar to Bihu dance. Evening was welcomed with drinks(locally made.and surprised us), eateries and badaga dance.
Then we got to know that Badaga’s are known for their hospitality. Everyone was eager to talk to us and make us feel comfortable. The groom took us to his house…we were greeted with smiles from his family members, uncles, aunts. We had some stares coming our way, since we (ladies) were dressed in comfy jeans and t-shirts. It was nice to everyone knowing each other in that village. Another thing we got to know was, the girl and guy could not be from the same village and anyone marrying outside the badaga community would be treated as an outcast and never allowed inside the village. He told us that initially there were more marriages in line, but then the village elders got together to decide on which ones to finally have, coz the whole village would be there for any marriage that would take place in the village. Three marriages were to take place the next day in his village. It was beautiful, surrounded by Tea Estates. And here he was taking us around to show his village. We(self, husband, 2 of my friends) were all surprised to see him walking around, when in Blore, a groom or the bride would be busy getting a facial done or getting his things ready for the marriage. We reached their house the previous evening too see him walking in some red t-shirt and checks mundu. This time the weather was good, not too cold.very pleasant.
May 2007 A friend was to get married in his village, outskirts of Ooty in midst of Nilgiris mountains.
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