The first light of dawn crept softly through the curtains as Sanju stirred awake at 4 AM. With the day barely begun, she rose with a quiet energy, choosing a simple saree that whispered of elegance. Her hair, gathered into a neat bun, adorned with jasmine flowers, her hairline partition filled with sindhoor, perfectly captured the essence of her status as a bride newly wed.Descending the stairs, she made her way to the puja room, the only other place in the house she was familiar with. Lakshmi ajji, alongside Radha, were already there, cleaning and arranging for the Sathyanarayana puja, a ritual blessing for the newly wedded couple and a puja marking the end of all the wedding celebrations.