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How is Kerala wedding done?
The bride and groom horoscopes are matched and there is also the Mothiram Maattal that takes place. This is the official traditional ring. Bridal gifts are exchanged like jewellery and other ornaments. Right before they leave for the main wedding ceremony, the bride and the groom perform the Dakshina Kodukkal.
What is a Kerala wedding?
The Main Wedding (Thalikettu and Pudavakodukkal) – This is the main wedding ceremony of the Kerala Nair caste. After the groom and his family members and friends arrive at the wedding venue, they are given a grand and warm welcome by the family members of the bride.
What is Pudamuri?
Pudamuri. The bridegroom gifts the bride a sari and a blouse on a platter, conveying to her that he will now assume the responsibility of providing for her life. This ritual is called “Pudamuri.” The couple exchange garlands accepting each other as life partners.
What is Kudiveppu?
Kudiveppu: It is the bride’s first entry to the groom’s residence. It is probably the first chance for women to take over the control of the marriage ceremony. Women welcome both bride and groom inside the house, lead them to ‘Nadumittam’ (central quadrangle of the house).
How should I dress for a Kerala wedding?
For The Bride Kerala dress code for the bride consists of the famous Kasavu saree which is an all plain-white saree with golden border. Kasavu saree is considered as the most auspicious form of Kerala dress that woman also wear for special occasions apart from adorning it on every Hindu new year.
What do Malayali brides wear?
A Kerala bride usually wears a white saree with a gold border or a red silk saree for her wedding ceremony. But just like all other millennial brides, even brides from Kerala have evolved with time.
Why do Kerala brides wear white?
Kerala Wedding Attire: Kasavu A white silk saree with a golden border is the most preferred attire. Of course this is because Kerala has a high population of Christians and they prefer to wear white on their wedding day.