Category: Wedding Ritual
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Knanaya Wedding Ceremony
The Knanaya wedding ceremony is extremely unique as their customs are very different from other Christian ceremonies. There are basically four main customs in a Knanaya wedding ceremony – the Othukalyanam, Mylanchi Ideel, Chantham Chaarthu, and then, finally the wedding ceremony. Anju and Stephen’s wedding ceremony was the perfect example of a complete Knanaya wedding.…
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All About Henna!
Henna has served as a symbol of good luck, health and sensuality for over five thousand years. The henna plant is associated with positive vibes and provides the link to an ancient age, full of good and bad spirits. Generations of women have used a paste made primarily of dried ground henna leaves for their…
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Tradition: Nair Weddings in Kerala
Malyalee Nair weddings in Kerala are simple and brief. They have very few rituals and far lesser religious compulsions. A traditional Nair wedding takes place in a nearby temple, the bride’s residence or in a convention center convenient for both parties. Pre-Wedding Ceremonies Muhurtham: The parents of the girl and boy exchange horoscopes. And if the…
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A Unique and Interesting Christian Wedding Tradition
A unique western Christian wedding tradition is one of the ‘Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue and a Sixpence in the Bride’s Shoe’. This wedding tradition comes from an old English rhyme. Traditional brides often incorporate it in their weddings. The Christian Wedding Tradition in Detail Something Old The first item of this wedding…
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A Baby Carriage at Weddings – A New Trend!
The wicker baby carriage had its beginnings in the late 1800s. Manufacturers of children’s wicker products such as cribs, bassinets, cradles, chairs and bedsteads began producing baby carriages. Soon after demand increased, the market saw products of better quality and design coming in. These captured the fancy of the Victorian upper-class who appreciated the abundant…
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Christian Wedding
Christians see marriage as vows taken before God. There are many Christian customs across the country. Each Christian wedding tends to be unique. The important marriage rites followed by Christians include blessing of the rings, the crowning, tying the ‘Minnu’ (blessed pendant) and covering the bride with Manthrakodi (wedding saree). The Unique Christian Wedding A ring…