Top 10 Kerala Marriage Rituals

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Top 10 Kerala Marriage
Rituals
Traditions complete a wedding. They have been
passed down from generation to generation and are
full of meaning and joy.
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Nischayam

• It is known as the Nischayam and has been a part
  of the Kerala wedding ceremonies over decades
  followed by almost all the communities living in
  the state.

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Dakshina Kodukkal

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• Right before they leave for the main wedding
  ceremony, the bride and the groom perform the
  Dakshina Kodukkal.

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Kanyadaan

• The father of the bride hands over his daughter
  to her husband. He takes it and places her hand
  in her to-be husbands as a sign that she is now a
  part of you and together you are one.

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Pudamuri

• This ceremony marks the grooms capacity to
  provide for his bride. He gifts her a saree. For
  the Nair community, this takes place during the
  Pudamuri ritual.

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Griha Pravesh

• It usually takes place during an auspicious time
  known as Mahuratam. With a traditional lamp in
  her hand, she provides light. This is one of the
  most auspicious rituals of Kerala marriage
  ceremonies.

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Saptapadi

• The Saptapadi which is similar to the Saat Phera,
  are the seven steps. This marks the journey
  couple are going to begin together.

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Salkaaram

• The traditional wedding celebration after all the
  religious ceremonies is known as the Salkaaram.
  It is fun and light and brings the whole family
  together.

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Sthuthi Cholluka

• For a catholic Keralite couple, before they make
  their way to the church, there is a prayer that
  takes place known as the Sthuthi Cholluka.

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The Bridal Kasavu

• The unique wedding attire that a Kerala bride
  wears is known as the Kasavu. She wears a white
  saree with a golden border.

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Sadhya

• No wedding ceremony is complete without a
  scrumptious spread for the ceremony called
  Sadhya. This traditional feast also followed
  during the festival of Onam has some delicious
  food complete with rituals of eating the thali.