Kamma

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.

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 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

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