Wedding Rituals

A Traditional and Playful Ritual
A fun ritual in the otherwise serious and sentimental ceremony is the Kashi Yatra during marriages. Kashi is considered a holy place for most Hindu communities, and the Lingayats share the same sentiments. The bride’s uncle plays an important role in this ritual where he asks the groom to give up his quest for spiritual life by going to Kashi and instead get married. The groom wants to leave the worldly pleasures and move to Kashi and the uncle stops him.

Seeking the Blessings Of The Lord For Successful Completion Of Marriage 

Nischaya Tamulam: The Official Acceptance Of The Marriage Alliance

In an arranged marriage, after the bride and the groom give their consent to get married, the parents set out to search for a suitable alliance for their child. If the parents find someone suitable, they proceed with talks. Horoscopes are exchanged, and if they match, they proceed further. The horoscopes are matched so that the couple may have a bright future.   

Weddings are always occasions for joy and happiness. The Tamil Vanniyar Kula Kshatriyar wedding rituals are no different. Families unite and spend loving time together. In today's busy life, weddings are turning to be events that help the family members leaving in faraway places, to catch up and share their stories. The post-wedding rituals in Vanniyar weddings are interesting and give the new couple ample time to know each other. 

Post-wedding rituals are all fun and games in most cases. There are such events in every Vanniya Kula Chatriyan wedding. Out of them, one that stands out Uniquely is the Mock Ploughing ceremony.

The Tamil Vanniyar Kula Kshatriyar wedding is a graceful event which keeps all the guests entertained from the start to the end. The rich culture of family traditions is depicted in every ritual. All the ceremonies are conducted with great attention and care. The family bonding of the Vanniyar community is seen in most rituals and each family member is treated with great respect.

Tamil Vanniyar  Kshatriyar caste weddings have many interesting rituals that enhance the festive spirit of the entire audience. The weddings follow the age-old traditions strictly to obtain priceless blessings for the newly wedded couple. At the same time, these rituals ensure the lively participation of family members and promise enjoyment for the remaining guests. Among the wedding rituals, the Ammi Midithal and Arundathi Paarthal are considered prominent.

The Importance given to family relations is widely seen in most of the traditional rituals in Tamil weddings. The Tamil Vanniyar community is well known for its family bonding and strong communication skills. The maternal uncles of the bride and groom are given a place of high value and respect. There is a ritual at the wedding in which the maternal uncle plays a big role. This is the Pattam tying ceremony. 

The ceremony in the Vanniayar Tamil matrimony is considered to be most sacred. It is held in the presence of Agni with Brahmin priests chanting Mantras. The entire venue is filled with positive energy and divine blessings. The stage is decorated artistically and the venue is arranged as per the age-old customs in Vanniyar history. 

The Wedding vows in the Tamil Vanniyar community are taken very seriously. The bride and groom consider these sacred and maintain a sacred relationship for the rest of their lives together. The main ritual in Vanniya kula Sathriyan caste, that gives them the confidence and inspiration to stay committed to their relationship is the Kanganam'.