Padaharu Rojilu Pandaka Ritual In Telugu Kamma Weddings

Submitted by kalyan on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 03:11

Uniting The Mangal Sutra - (16 days function)
The Kamma weddings in India conclude with the Padaharu Rojilu Pandaka which is a ritual for ‘uniting the Mangalasutra’. This ceremony happens after 16 days of the wedding. The mangal sutra is considered a symbol of unconditional love for the husband, commitment to marriage,  and a prayer to God for his long life and hence this function is significant. It is also an indicator of the harmony between the bride’s and the groom’s family.

Post-Wedding Ritual In Telugu Kamma Weddings - Sathyanarayana Vratam

Submitted by kalyan on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 03:05

The Kamma community people are believers of Lord Vishnu and hence performing pujas to the deity after a special occasion like a wedding is a must for them. The first pooja performed by a newlywed couple is the Satyanarayana pooja or also called as Satyanarayana Vratam where the Vratam meaning in English is to take a vow by fasting.

How and When the Sathyanarayana Vratam is performed after Telugu Kamma Weddings?

Pellikuthiru Pellikuduku Function In Telugu Kamma Weddings

Submitted by kalyan on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 02:59

Pellikuthiru in Telugu Kamma wedding is almost similar to the North Indian ceremony called Haldi. Pellikuthiru in English means the bride and Pellikuduku mean bridegroom. This ceremony happens in both the bride and the groom’s respective homes before the wedding. In case of time constraints, this can be also done on the same day as the wedding.

Procedure for Pellikuthiru/Pellikudukku Ritual in Telugu Kamma Weddings

Kerala Ezhava Wedding Rituals - Fixing An Auspicious Time for Muhurtham

Submitted by kalyan on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 01:58

Traditionally Malayalam Ezhava weddings are simple affairs. Unlike other South Indian weddings which may last for two to three days, an Ezhava wedding is carried out in a day. In fact, even within their state counterparts, Ezhava weddings are considered to be the shortest. 

Pre Wedding Ritual In Kerala Ezhava Weddings - Paranjoonu Or Virunnu

Submitted by kalyan on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 01:51

The Paranjoonu or Virunnu (feast) ceremony is the official engagement ceremony in the Ezhava community.  Here, ‘paraj’ means ‘to inform’ and ‘oonna’ means ‘to eat’. Typically this signifies that the elders in the family of the bride and the Ezhava Groom come together, announce the wedding date and enjoy a feast. 

Kerala Nair Sadhya - The Wedding Feast

Submitted by kalyan on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 01:31

An authentic Kerala wedding feast otherwise known as Kerala Sadhya will be ready after the Kerala Nair wedding. This grand feast has around 28 dishes, along with sweet porridge or the traditional sadhya. These 28 dishes have a fair mix of all tastes - sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty varieties. It is specifically prepared this way to denote that married life is a combination of all and the couple must accept that.