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The Zuri Kumarakom

  The Zuri kumarakom, Kerala resorts & Spa is a five star luxury hospitality on the bank of Vembanad Lake, spread in 18 acres of land  and surrounded by the natural beauty of  Kumarakom. The Zuri Kumarakom offers spacious living-dining rooms, traditional Indian style bed room and individual garden with private pool. The property is one among the leading destination wedding venue in Kerala due to its leisure options and  world-class amenities. The Zuri Kumarakom offers the largest spa in south India, western and oriental therapies,  authentic ayurvedic practices are the specialties of spa. The untold beauties and leisure's does not limit with spa, a large swimming pool with water-s...

Wedding Games

  Wedding games liven up every wedding party and create a mood of celebration for the loved ones at the wedding. Here are some of the most popular and most played wedding games at Indian weddings! : 1)      The Ring Search : Played predominantly at North Indian sangeets and wedding reception parties, this wedding game revolves around a ring which is immersed into a decorated bowl filled with milk and rose petals. Sand is deposited into the bowl and the ring is carefully stirred in it. The bride and groom are then supposed to dig into the bowl and find out the ring. The winner gets the upper hand in marriage! – Or so, it is believed!   2)      Knotted In Love : In this wedding...

Oonjal – A Tamil Iyer Weddings Ritual

Tamil Iyer Weddings are always a treat to the eyes! Theirs is a wedding with many days of celebrations, spreading across many rituals for the couple and their family. A Tamil Iyer wedding promises to be wedding experience that nobody, including the bride, groom, family and guests, will ever forget! A symbolic ritual in Iyer weddings is the ‘Oonjal’. Dating back to the earliest of centuries, the Oonjal has become a part of the Iyer weddings. In the ritual, after the Kasi Yaatra, the couple is seated on a beautiful adorned swing, decorated with flowers and ornaments and is swung back and forth. The swing symbolizes the strength that the couple has to find in each other during rocky times. El...

Saat Phere : The Seven Vows

Hindu weddings have long been considered as events deeply rooted in history and tradition. Across the country, Hindus believe their God is the holy fire, the Agni, who solidifies their marital happiness upon performing certain devout rituals. These rituals have their roots in ancient Hindu mythology. As holy as the rite itself, are the promises that the couple make to each other. Hindu tradition believes that the couple in the presence of the Agni should voice seven promises to each other during the wedding ceremony. These seven promises are known as the “Saat Phere”. The Saat Phere, also known as “Shaptapadi,” is a traditional ceremony performed among the chants of a pandit at the mandapa...