A Knanaya Christian custom done before the Wedding ceremony. Mylanchi Idiyal or beautification of the bride is a ceremony which takes place by smearing of henna on the bride's palms and feet. Chantham Charthal which means the beautification of the groom is a ceremony in which the groom is given a ceremonial shave by the barber. Madhuram Nullal is a sweet giving ceremony done before the wedding as a kind of best wishes for the future.
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