The timeless traditional rituals of South Indian wedding – Part 2

1. The Timeless Traditional Rituals of South Indian wedding – Part 2 Groom Arrival and Varapoja BHEEGARA MANE –GROOM’S SPECIAL ROOM This is the room that is decorated to welcome the Groom and his family. The room entrance is decorated with thorna and fresh flowers and garlands. Tables are laid out and draped elegantly with cloth and Centrally the photo of the family deity of the groom’s party is placed. The necessary puja items like Deepa, Arashina kumkuma bowls, Ghante(bell) and Arathi plate are kept in front of the photo. A decorative bindige(vessel) is filled with water and Normally the steel and kitchenware are displayed artistically on the table. A basket of fruits and vegetables are also kept. Towels and toiletries are neatly stacked. Savouries like puri unde, chakli, gopura of groundnut/hurgadle and sweets are decoratively arranged on trays Concept-based doll sets with placards are arranged to add to the beauty of the The groom’s family is welcomed into the room by the bride’s parents and Puja is done to the family deity. • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2. WELCOMING THE GROOM-SHOWERING WITH FLOWERS This is essentially welcoming the groom’s party to the Wedding hall (Also referred to as Edaragolladu) Based on interest and customs, different styles of bringing the Groom can be arranged. Baraath with Band set(Groom sitting on Horse) Punjabi Dol, Dance Troop with latest Hit songs and Dance Antique decorated car Traditional Nadaswaram All males wearing Turbans like north Indians to welcome the groom The bride’ s parents welcome the Groom with a decorative coconut and garland Also, the groom’s parents and other relatives are welcomed with garlands. Arathi is performed by the ladies and a dhrishti coconut (Eedagayi) is broken to remove obstacles. A mix of aralu and coloured balls are thrown on the groom’s party to add colour to the The father of the bride ushers in the groom to a Welcome path decorated with flowers. Sometimes a lamp is lit and the groom’s side make their way in treading on the lovely path of flowers • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

3. VARAPOOJA – SHOWERING OF GIFTS TO THE COUPLE This is a function where both groom and bride are invited to the stage separately and gifts are showered. A dash of colours is added to the festivities by a varied display of items. The groom is offered a new set of attire which he wears and comes to the The following items are generally given to the groom Decorative dry coconut normally 5 pieces exquisitely carved. Dry coconut halves normally 10 pieces. Sugar moulds (Sakre acchu) in different shapes. Dryfruits arranged in decorative containers. Fruit basket Sweets and savouries like Chakli, Thengolu, Mucchore, Puri unde, Groundnut and Hurgadle gopuras are arranged in trays and Makeup items are displayed on a tray. Jewels like Chain, Ring, watch are displayed. Concept-based Doll sets give that extra zing to the Innovative stuff made from sweets and chocolates is also displayed. The bride’s father garlands the groom and offers all these items to him Similarly, the bride is gifted with a saree by her mother in law and she dons the stage with that The items generally given to the bride are Arashina and kumkuma in a decorative container 5 jaggery moulds innovatively decorated and arranged on a tray filled with Hurkadle. 5 decorated coconuts Decorated dry coconut in various • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

4. Sugar moulds (Sakre acchu) arranged in a tray. Fruit platter Dryfruits arranged in unique containers. Sweets and savouries like Puri unde, Chakli, Jewellery sets are displayed Makeup items are arranged on a tray. Concept-based doll sets add to the beauty of the The groom’s mother garlands the bride and gives all these items to the The guests are given Cobri mitai or Cobri Sakre. The ladies are given arashina kumkuma, flowers and fancy decorated haldi kumkum packets. The dinner area is decorated with flowers, rangoli and On request, Rukhoth is arranged for Son and mother to have dinner together with sisters The groom’s party are made to sit in this decorated area and served dinner. • • • • • • • • • • • • • We at Sana Sambhramaa Events provide you customized solutions to your tastes and requirements for all these functions. Make your festivities unique and special. To know more about such unique weddings or better yet to have an unusual wedding arranged for yourself, you can visit Sana Sambhrama Events. Best Wedding Planners in Bangalore wedding event management in Bangalore South Indian wedding planners in India SanaSambhramaa Events - We are the Best Wedding Planners, Event Management Company in Bangalore. And also we will provide you Best wedding decorative items in Bangalore. Enjoy and

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