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Thursday, June 5, 2008

Post-Wedding Tamil Rituals

Post-Wedding Tamil Rituals


Here is provided information about post wedding Tamil rituals:

Sammandhi Mariyathai Ceremony
It is a ceremony in which the families of the newly weds, as per their status, exchange gifts and clothes.

Laaja Homam & Paaladaanam Custom
The bride's brother gives the groom popped rice, which he offers to the holy fire. That ways, the couple seeks the blessings of Agni that represents the divine power and light of God.

As a part of Paaladaanam custom, the couple seeks the blessings of the senior members of the family.

Grihapravesham
After the completion of wedding ceremony, the bride is taken to her husband's house. As she enters her new home, Aarti is performed. Delicious lunch is served at the wedding venue, when the newly wedded couple returns from home.

Reception
To facilitate intimacy, the groom's family hosts a reception party in the evening. People bless the newly weds and convey them their heartiest wishes.

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