Tonight was the grand wedding day, and the palace was adorned with twinkling lights, casting a magical glow over the festivities. The air was filled with the scent of flowers and the soft murmurs of guests as they gathered in the banquet hall, where a magnificent mandap awaited the bride and groom to exchange their vows.

Parwati, resplendent in a purple lehenga and adorned with exquisite jewelry, stole a glance at Vikram, who sat patiently next to the pandit. However, there was a noticeable tension as the bride, Shivani, seemed to be taking longer than expected to make her entrance.