marriage traditions

Pandiri Rata : A Ritual performed to initiate marriage preparations after selecting an auspicious moment. Here's an explanation of the steps involved: Worshiping Vigneshwara: Vigneshwara, the elephant-headed deity also known as Lord…
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Kalyana Mandapam : The procedure for constructing a marriage ceremony venue involves several considerations and guidelines. Here's an explanation of the steps and specifications mentioned: Auspicious day and stars: The construction of…
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Wedding Box : Prepared on an auspicious day and contains the following items: a piece of jacket, turmeric, and saffron. Wedding Box & Items It also includes Vakkas leaves, dates, clothes for the groom, rice for ceremonial…
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Mangalsutra : A Ceremony involves going to Kansali with mela talas (musical instruments) along with a plate containing a piece of jacket, turmeric, saffron, a dry coconut shell, leaves, and six fruits. Both women and men can participate in…
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Among the Baja Bhajantris, the groom participates in a playful event called Kashi Yatra. He carries an umbrella, holds a stick in his hand, wears sandals on his feet, and adorns a yellow cloth around his neck. Symbolically, he declares his…
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Varapuja : When the groom's Kashi yatra concludes and he arrives at the wedding hall, the bride's family welcomes him with keys, drink bottles, and new clothes. At the Vididi (wedding venue), the bride's family, who are already waiting,…
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Face Wash Ceremony : Filled with laughter and enjoyment for both the participants and the onlookers. The mothers of the bride and groom, along with their relatives, are seated in chairs as the festivities begin. Playfully, someone holds a…
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Lajahomam : Laja means rice crackers. It is like a yajna performed by a bride. She strives to be long-suffering so that her husband may be blessed with eternal life. Lajahomam & Lajal The bride also takes care of Lajal. It is…
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Pellikodukunu Pellikuturunu Cheyadam : The wedding rituals begin in the morning with Mangal baths. In the homes of the bride and groom, as the morning dawns, the ceremony of creating a mango leaf arch in front of the house accompanied by…
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Gauri Puja : The preparations for both the bride's Gauri Puja and the groom's pooja begin simultaneously. According to Hindu tradition, the bride is considered to embody the combined forms of Lakshmi, Parvati, and Saraswati. She is adorned…
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