Washinto Thirumanam - Tamil

The story in Washingto Thirumanam A South Indian Marriage In Washington is about the curiosity of an American couple to view a typical Tamil Brahmin wedding. The Rockefellers are enthusiastic to know about Indian customs and traditions and sponsor a Tamil Brahmin wedding in the US. The story is set in a time when there is hype about travelling to foreign lands. The American couple charter flights and ferry the middle class Tamilian bride and groom along with their respective families. In tow, are all the other essentials for the wedding like priests, garlands, sweets, savouries, gifts and cooks. They even take along an Appalam Patti who rolls out and sun dries Appalams on the terrace of skyscrapers.

Typical verbal duels and arguments between the bride and groom’s side is brought out in a light vein. For instance, the groom’s uncle creates a fuss about not being served filter coffee made with cow’s milk. The American couple question why a cow too was not ferried along with the marriage party.