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Aishwerya then placed her hands on Varun’s cheeks and then said,”Congrats. Maya, Take care of my son well okay.”

Vasuki came and said,”Varun, You better take care of my daughter properly.” Everyone laughed heartedly while Shiva went and hugged Varun then said,”Congrats Atthimber. I will always support you.” Varun smiled and hugged him back.

They then followed the other rituals which was Sapthapadi were they both must take seven steps around the scared fire. Varun was asked to walk with Maya to the right side holding her right hands.Varun then bend down and held Maya’s right toe with his right hand the other holding her hands. He was then asked to help her out to take the seven steps were the pandit explained that the seven steps was to ask the Lord Vishnu to bless her with food, strength, peity, progeny, wealth, comfort and health. Then Varun made her legs to place on the grinding stones near the fire and was asked to slip the silver rings (Metti) on her toes. Maya saw him and other relatives. Varun was able to understand her so he smiled along with her. Everyone who saw them together thought,” They are indeed made for each other.”

They then had many rituals following like Laaja homam,Jayadhi homam,Grahapavesh,Sesha homam,Thamboola Charvanam(Shiva gives the ceremonial first betel to the couple to chew),arathi.