#VaRam (Ratna&Vamsee)
Which city did they meet for the first time?
San Jose!
Who is Ratna's favorite actor?
Mahesh Babu!
What is Vamsee's favorite food?
Garelu and Pulihara
In this playful telugu wedding ritual, the groom grabs an umbrella and walking stick and threatens to ditch the wedding for a spiritual journey-- until the bride's brother talks him out of it
Kashi Yatra!
What's Vamsee's favorite quality in Ratna?
She is so caring!
What's the name of Ratna's sibling?
Sritanay!
What is Vamsee's favorite hobby?
Running!
The telugu version of "haldi", this pre wedding ritual involves applying turmeric paste to the bride and groom for blessings
Mangalasnanam
What's the most annoying habit of Vamsee's according to Ratna?
Nail biting!
What is Ratna's nickname?
Mona
What is his go to coffee order
Trick question- he does not like coffee or tea!
What is Jeelakarra Bellam and what does it symbolize?
Cumin + jaggery paste placed on each other's heads -> symbolizes inseaparable bond, stuck together, through bitter +sweet times
Where did Vamsee propose?
San Francisco! (Treasure Island)
What is her favorite tv show of all time?
Sherlock!
What's his dream travel destination?
Iceland!
What is the significance of Arundhati Nakshatram - the couple looking at a star together after the wedding?
The couple looks at a star called arundhati after getting married that symbolizes an ideal married couple
In which month did they first start talking?
August!
Which city did Ratna grow up in?
Abu Halifa (Kuwait)
What is Vamsee's mothers name?
Ushakiran
What is the name of the rice grains mixed with turmeric that are showered by the couple on each other?
Talambralu