When a wedding is in the air, there is joy and excitement in the whole house. The Tamil Nadar community is well known for the rituals they have during the wedding ceremonies. The Tamil Nadar wedding is a long one. It is also the perfect time for the whole family to reunite and revive the bonds. In the Nadar Matrimony rituals, it is interesting to note the importance given to the elders of the family. They need the united approval of all the elders in both the families. The rituals followed will show the importance given to the family members.
Significance of Exchange of Gifts during Tamil Nadar Weddings
No ceremony is complete without the exchange of gifts in wedding customs. Here too, this event takes place immediately after the Garland Wearing ritual is completed. The elders of the families sit opposite each other in a decorated room. They show respect to each other by sharing warm greetings and applying Vibhuti. Then they happily exchange gifts like cash, jewellery, clothes, flowers, traditional snacks etc. Particular attention is paid while choosing these gifts. They are selected with great consideration and care about the well being of the other family. The bride and groom are blessed by all the elders. Prayers are offered for their long and prosperous new life.
The ceremony is conducted with great fervour and all the family members look forward eagerly for the upcoming functions. They all join in to spread the festive air and have loads of fun during the entire wedding ceremony.