8:00 am
No shorts for adults
Nichyadambulam = Nichayam (fixation) + Thamboolam (plate containing betel nuts that is exchanged). This event is the official engagement ceremony, symbolizing formal agreement of marriage through the exchange of the Thamboolam
7:00 pm
Party Attire
Get your dancing shoes on for a night of dancing and enjoyment. You can volunteer to do a performance in front of everyone, dancing, singing, stand-up, playing an instrument everything is welcome
9:00 am
Traditional, no shorts for adults
Kalyanam is the final ceremony which will culminate with Ashish tying the Thali (ceremonial necklace) around Maya's neck to the sound of Katimelam and a shower of flowers and rice grains from the crowd signifying the completion of the marriage ceremony