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nair weddings
15Mar

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 horoscopes match, the families choose an auspicious date or muhurtham after consulting with the family astrologer. Nischayam or the engagement ceremony: This ceremony is to announce, share and celebrate the joyful event of the confirmation of marriage. The compared and approved horoscopes are exchanged during this ceremony. During the celebrat...

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christian wedding tradition
14Jan

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 tradition represents continuity of the past moving to the future. The old item can be an antique, an heirloom object, or a sentimental piece that represents the bride's past. One can use a classic car for wedding day transportation, decorate with vintage silk ribbon, or use it in the bride's bouquet. Something New The second item rep...

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09Nov

126 Bridesmaids and counting!!

Friday, the 8th on November bore witness to the creation of a brand new Guinness World Record! – One of the world’s biggest weddings with a largest number of bridesmaids - ever! The Sri Lankan couple, Nisansala and Nalin created a new world record by holding a wedding ceremony with 126 bridesmaids! This extravagant display of colour and pomp was supplemented by the presence of 25 groomsmen, 20 page boys and 23 flower girls! This Guinness World Record defeated the previous record set by a Thai couple who planned their wedding with 96 bridesmaids. The theme of the event was deep purple and traditional attire was worn by the bride, groom and bridesmaid party. This record-breaking idea was...

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05Jun

Rangoli – Colours of Joy!

  Rangoli has long been one of the most decorative forms of art work in India. Essentially being made of sandstone or dyed rice flour, this rich art is used extensively throughout the country during festivals to bring colour and life. Mayuri, a Rangoli designer from Kochi, says, “Rangoli designs are conceived with much aesthetic sense. These symbolic designs are handcrafted to perfection by a talented artist’s hand. The peacock and Ganesha are commonly used symbols and are considered auspicious.” During Deepawali time, the women of the house gather together to decorate open spaces with these beautiful designs. Depending on the dexterity of the hand, the designs can vary from being si...

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22Feb

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...

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tamarind weddings
05Dec

Kerala Marriage Traditions

Weddings are always the most joyous, perhaps, the most celebrated events in Kerala. It is the coming together of not just the bride and the bridegroom, but the knotting of two families, and the joy of this hymeneal knot being celebrated by a hundred others. Hindu Wedding Hindus, who make up for over half of the population of the state, form the largest religious community in Kerala. For Hindu weddings, an engagement function is held before the marriage. In this function there will be prayers from Vedas. Poojas will be conducted in front of a sacred fire. The bride will be gifted articles like silk and jewels and the invited guests are given a sadya. Another important custom is exchanging t...

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