Pre Wedding Telugu Rituals

Here is provided information about pre wedding Telugu rituals:

Muhurtam
An auspicious time for marriage also known as muhurtam is chosen. Weddings generally don't take place in the months of Aashad, Bhadrapad and Shunya.

Pendlikoothuru Ceremony
In the Pendlikoothuru ceremony, turmeric paste and oil is applied to the bride and groom's body. This is done to make their skin look more beautiful. After bathing, they are given a new set of clothing to wear. The bride is adorned with flowers and jewelry.

Snathakam Ritual
Snathakam ritual takes place at the bridegroom's residence before the muhurtam. As a part of this custom, the groom is asked to wear a silver thread on his body.

Kashi Yatra
The bridegroom after reciting the Vedic verses pretends that he is heading his way to Kashi. He shows that he is no more interested in becoming a householder. He stops and comes back only when the bride's brother persuades him to assume his responsibility as a householder.

Mangala Snaanam Custom
As a part of Mangala Snaanam custom, the bride and groom are required to take an auspicious bath on the wedding day. The aim is to purify them and make them prepared to perform sacred rites.

Aarti
Oil is applied to the bride and groom at their respective houses. Thereafter, the family members get together to perform Aarti. They pray to Lord to give wisdom to the bride and groom to lead their life happily.

Ganesh and Gauri puja
Before the wedding ceremony, the groom does Ganesh pooja in the mandapam.