Most Interesting South Indian Wedding Ceremonies

There are many ceremonies celebrated in India with utmost joy and enthusiasm, India is known for its customs and traditions but it becomes more joyous when we talk about South Indian Wedding Ceremonies, south Indian weddings are a must to attend once in a lifetime at least. their traditions, customs are a must to attend and enjoy, they invite people with their whole heart and love. in today’s article weel talk about those incredible South Indian Wedding ceremonies.

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Nichayathartham ceremony-

This ritual begins with the worship of the lord ganesha, many gifts like new sarees, jewelry are given by the groom’s family to the bride’s family. in the same way, the bride’s family gives gifts to the groom’s family. then these new clothes are worn by the bride and groom. after which, the groom’s sister applies vermilion and sandalwood tilak on the forehead of the bride. and in the same way, the bride’s brother applies tilak on the groom’s forehead. after this, the brides’ brother puts a garland made of flowers around the groom’s neck. and the groom’s sister does the same to the bride. In the end, the bride and groom exchange rings.

Lagna patrika ceremony-

-Lagna Patrika ceremony is a pre-wedding ritual, after the Nichayathartham ceremony, the family priest is invited and announces the date of marriage in front of friends, family, guests, and all the close ones, and then sweets and gist are exchanged between groom and bride side.

Mangala Snanam ceremony-

Mangala Snanam ceremony is celebrated on the day of the wedding, Mangala Snanam ceremony ritual begins early in the morning, in their respective houses, during which turmeric, vermillion, and oil are applied on the bride and groom’s body. and then they take a bath, which helps them get purified and get glowing skin. This is celebrated as the Haldi ceremony in north India whereas in south India it is called Mangala Snanam, Mangala means auspicious, and snanam means bath, which ultimately means auspicious bath.

Gauri Pooja ceremony-

Gauri Pooja is celebrated on the day of the wedding, the bride has to dress up for the and wedding after getting ready for the marriage the bride worships goddess Gauri and wishes for her happy married life from goddess Gauri.