For Jhanti, or The Groom's Arrival, we all meet Andrew outside the hotel under the portico to proceed to the Shrestha home. As mother of the groom I get to ride in the flower-decorated car while the young guests walk ahead in a procession, accompanied by a bagpipe-playing band. The men guests have all been given Nepali hats, or topis, to wear if they wish. At the house Subechya's mother places marigold leis around our necks to welcome us and applies a red dot made from crushed flowers to our foreheads, a tika. There is much excitement and many smiles. It's sunny and mild, a perfect day for the wedding!
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