The Mangalore Diaries - Maitreya Gets Married

Anita sent me the invitation for Maitreya's wedding more than a month ago. He was getting married to his partner Anvita Pereira who hails from Mangalore - so the wedding venue was the Holy Cross Church in Mangalore. Now, my nephew Shrinjay studies in Mangalore and he was due to get engaged at around the same time so I just left that open and let God decide.

The Holy Cross Church, Mangalore

Turned out that my nephew was getting engaged on the 12th and Maitreya's wedding was on the 10th so I decided I could go a day early and attend both functions.

 

Beautiful interiors

The Holy Cross Church was beautiful with stained glass windows, well maintained interiors, huge parking space, a massive function hall for the reception. It was beautiful. 

Everyone dressed up so well that it looked like one of those movies set in Italy like 'Mama Mia' or something. The Bishop was gentle and loving and it all went off beautifully. I met Jayanth Kodkani, ex Editor of Times in Bangalore and we caught up.

Maitreya and Anita

The reception was in Cordel Hall next door, another beautiful place that was excellently decorated. A stunning cake, champagne, bar, food, live band and the works. I was too tired from an early morning flight that kept me up all night so left early. 

Another view of the church

I realised that Mangalore was full of quaint old houses, churches, buildings, clock towers. It's a heritage lovers paradise. Can't wait to go on a walk tomorrow and check out some places. 

 

Bride and groom

I remember Maitreya as a young boy in 2007 when he came with Anita to the book launch of 'The Men Within' where Anita was the Guest of Honour. That's almost twenty years ago! Time flies. Didn't think for a moment that i would be attending his wedding in Mangalore twenty years later! God has his ways. 

Many congratulations to all concerned and wishing the young couple a happy married life.