Golden Jubilee Anniversary

After all the discussions as to how Parents wedding anniversary should be celebrated, it was decided that it would be a family affair. Our family now consists of 15, and we felt that this is a big number and we need not invite any other relatives or friends. There was a late addition to this list as Bhanu annayya's family were in Hyderabad and we invited them over.
Anna spoke to Jayarama Sharma(JS), our family purohit, as to how we can plan this day. A note should be added about Bindu's suggestions on what we could do on Parents' Anniversary. We were in a limbo and we badly needed someone to take lead on this and Bindu aptly filled this position. She was the one who came up with the idea of Homam and Veda Pathanamu at home and a possible get-together in the evening. The evening due was cancelled as it was generally agreed that Amma and Nanna will be tired after the day-long ordeal.
After talking to JS, the plan was finalised. Abhishekamu, Satyanarayana Vrathamu and Veda Pathanamu were scheduled for the day. JS also gave a list of items needed. Anna and I finished most of the stuff the prior day, expect for Cow Milk and Arati aakulu, which anna bought on the day.
On the day, everyone was up early and finished their morning ablutions in time for the pooja. Anna and I performed Abhishekamu, while nanna and amma performed Satyanarayana Vrathamu. At 11 AM, Veda Panditulu showed up and it was pleasing to hear them recite Veda mantraalu. Nanna was very pleased with the Veda Pathanamu and he had me copy the entire Veda Pathanam session on to his laptop. I did notice that he keeps playing it every now and then.
It was an eventful day, and I shall upload few pics on it shortly.