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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