The Groom

She beams with pride. Goddess Parvati has chosen Karpagam. To save her village from misfortune, she must marry Shiva. Everyone celebrates and prepares a sacred wedding. Yet doubts begin to stir in the young bride’s heart. Then her divine groom appears. To her surprise, Karpagam realizes he is far less majestic and much more slippery than she imagined.