A ritual is a set of actions, performed mainly

for their symbolic value.

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The prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies

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Marriage

Marriage is a holy relation between two

persons which make them together for

their life time…

Ganapathi sloka

Vakra-Tunndda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Koti SamaprabhaNirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryessu Sarvadaa

MEANING:

O Lord Ganesha, of Curved Trunk, Large Body, and with the Brilliance of a Million Suns, Please Make All my Works Free of Obstacles, Always.

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Bridegroom

Namostu anantaya sahasramurtaye Sahasrapadakshi shira uru bahave sahasranamne purushaya shashvate sahasrakoti yuga dharine namah

South indian groom

North indian groom

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Bride

South Indian bride

Kanyam kanaka sampannam sakala abharanih yutam.

North Indian bride

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Bride and Bridegroom

•South Indian •North Indian

NORTH INDIANMARRIAGE STYLE

Pre wedding ceremoniesEngagement Mehandi SangeetTilakHaldi Baarat

Main day ceremony:

Jayamala or VaramalaBidaai

Engagement ceremony

Pre marriage ceremony

Haldi ceremony

Relatives and friends apply turmeric paste to bride & bride groom

Mehandi ceremony

Relatives apply Mehandi paste on brides hands…

Sangeet ceremony

Members from both the families sing and dance along…

Baarat

Journey to wedding hall

Tilak ceremony

Father of the bride applies the auspicious tilak on groom’s forehead

Mandap

Jayamala ceremony

Bride trying to put the garland around the neck of groom

Sindoor dan ceremony

Groom applies red tilak on the bride fore head

Mangalsutra pehnana

Groom wears a mangalasutra around the neck of bride

Bidaai ceremony

SOUTH INDIAN WEDDING

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Marriage starts with

1)Ganapathi pooja 2)Navagraha pooja

Gowri pooja

To ward off all evil sprits.

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kasi yatra

•Final opportunity forGroom to get thebride

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Curtain Raiser

The bride hidden behind a curtain

Kanyadhan

The bride's parents wash the groom's feet

Jeelakarra Bellamu

The bride and groom apply a paste of cumin seeds (jeera) and jaggery on each other's hands.

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Mangalya Dharana

|| Mangalyam tantunanena mama jeevana hetuna: kanthe badhnami subhage twam jeeva sarada satam ||

Kanyadaan Akshata

Couple exchange garlands by saying…..

Dharmecha, Arthecha, Kamecha, Mokshecha Aham Evam Naati Charami

Talambralu

Rice mixed with the turmeric

saptapadiStep 1.:- Ekamishe - Vishnuthva - Anvethu -Step 2.:- Dhve Oorjve - Vishnuthva - Anvethu -Step 3.:- Threeni Vruthaya - Vishnuthva - Anvethu -Step 4.:- Chathvaari Maayo - Vishnuthva - Anvethu -Step 5.:- Pancha Pasubhyaha - Vishnuthva - Anvethu -Step 6.:- Shadru Thubhyaha - Vishnuthva - Anvethu -Step 7.:- Sapth Sapthabhyaha - Vishnuthva - Anvethu -

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Arundathi star

Bride and groom

watches the star in the sky……..

Aashirvaad

Couple take blessings from their relatives

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