08/03/2020
Okay, well, here it is...
A week has passed since it happened and also since you heard from us. Believe it or not, we are as much surprised about what the hell happened as you were, on the eve of baarat. Apart from all the tireless efforts of the team to execute the plans, there was something else that allowed us to do so. The people were skeptic, the same people who used to reminisce about the glory days of IITK ki bakaiti during their time. Others were disappointed by how the hype created an year ago left them doubting if this is actually achievable.
It was when Dulha sat on his ride and said, "Saalo, tum logo ne kara hi di baarat! ", followed by seeing the awestruck faces of the people on the sidewalks, the sis guard bhaiya who looked at something they recalled they had seen before but not expected to see again, and even the faculties smiling at us dance to the beats while we gave them way, and several other moments made us realize what this event means to the campus.
The baarat has been infamous for various reasons, but we don't know why it was discontinued. The very fact that this could happen again, implies that there are ways beyond prohibition. There are ways following which things can be improved. There are ways to make infamous events like Hall 1 ki baarat inclusive for each community member. And things just fall into place, and it sure does paint a pretty picture. Check the photos and videos in the folder :)
Apart from all the things that worked out, here are couple of things that didn't for which we apologize:
1. We regret that most of those who wanted to witness the marriage ceremony, couldn't be allowed inside Hall VI.
2. We missed out on assigning a wedding photographer for the couple, but if you have sufficient pictures of the bride and groom with you, share it to the folder.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jc1Vgkf3g66lvO9ZTr40lJiVt_bOdp7u?usp=sharing
Baaki ki details As We Leave aur Yearbook me.
PS: Agle saal Baarat karani ho to naye ideas discuss karne ke liye feel free to get in touch.
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