Walking around in the big Temple at the center of Thirukalikundram at the foot of the Eagle Rock Temple, 12 km from Mamallapuram, a marriage ceremony took place. A group of all guests standing around the new couple, congratulating them, I was welcomed to share the joy of this small family festivity, please do take some photos of the lucky ones ...

So there he was, the groom with his hat in full regalia, proud enjoying all the attention, as he was raised and spoiled as a Tamil king, the center of the universe, the conqueror of the world.
Symbolically bought off by maybe an arranged dowry along the traditions, not aware yet that he might be the great charming 'Giver', soon to be possessed and enslaved by his demanding 'Receiver', his seductive spouse nourishing his kingdom for life.
It looks like his best man experienced already the consequences of married life:).

Isn't he cute ?
(mesmerizing thoughts about Tamil social life)