Pre Wedding Rituals of Tamil Matrimony

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Pre Wedding Rituals of Tamil Matrimony
Moving from north to south, weddings are very
different and very ethnic. Tamil weddings are
known for their spirituality and for their
richness and their wedding rituals are very
elegant. Tamil Wedding ceremonies are detailed
unique in terms of traditional richness and also
display the rich heritage imbibed from VEDAS and
PURANAS. Tamilians, in a arrange marriage, both
families match the horoscopes of the prospective
bride groom, When the match found, Parents of
bride and groom exchange vows. There are a many
rituals and ceremonies that are conducted before
a Tamil Matrimony
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Panda Kaal Muhurtham
It is Worshipping the ancestral deity. It is pre
wedding ritual where both families worship their
ancient God, is also called Kula Devata for their
happy successful marriage.
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Sumangali Prarthanai
Sumangali is married women whose husband is still
alive. It is pre wedding ritual organized by the
family to offer prayers to women ancestors who
have died before their husbands.
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Pallikai Thellichal
This is pre wedding ritual performed by the
brides family and it signifies fertility.
Paalikai mean earthen pots that is prepared a day
before of the marriage are spread at the base
with mango leaves (mavilai) and sand.
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Naandhi Shraaddham
It is a custom to invoke the ancestors to seek
blessings for the prosperity of both. Fathers of
the bride and the groom take part in the
worshipping ritual at their own homes
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Nichayathartham
It is formal an engagement ceremony before a day
where bride and grooms families gather at one
place. This ceremony is performed after praying
Lord Ganesha and both families announce their
final agreement to the wedding.
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Lagna Patrika
It is a general contract between the two families
regarding the performance of marriage and a
priest read the whole invitation card at the
grooms place. For More Info www.tamilmatrimonysi
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