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1. The blushing bride is all decked up in the Nichyathartham sari and is first invited to the stage for the rituals to commence.

2. The bride is normally accompanied by the groom’s sister for all the marriage functions. The girl’s brother accompanies the groom in all ceremonies 

3.Kalparuppu is done, the same rituals of nichayathartham is performed with a small change;Two ladies from groom ‘s side and one lady from bride’s side will receive the thamboolam( pakku,majal and turmeric smeared coconut).

4. A new saree is placed under the feet of the bride and another saree is gifted to the girl’s sister.

5. After the Kalaparuppu ceremony the bride is taken to the kitchen to place her hand on the stove.  

6. Before thirumangal Stutram a Ganesh pooja,Vilaku pooja, panjakavai poojai ,mullaparai poojai is performed.

7. Patha poojai is done for both the parents.

8. Maternal uncle's from the groom and bride’s side are invited and rituals are performed and the kappu for the groom and bride are tied respectively.

9. Arasaikal will be tied on one pillar of the stage by the groom accompanied by his family . 

10. The bride and groom will exchange rings. That function is called oonjal.An elderly female member of the family is invited to sing Oonjal songs 

11. Kanikadhanam is done. This is a very important function. The bride’s parents place the hand of the bride on the groom and groom’s parents symbolizing that she belongs to their family.

12. On an auspicious time after performing important rituals by the priest the Thirumangalyam is knotted gracefully around thr brides neck by the groom with the help of his Sister . The priests play a major role in all these ceremonies

13. The groom’s sister plays an important role in all these rituals.Surul is gifted to the groom and groom’s sister from the bride’s side.

14. The groom adorns the bride’s toe with the Metti.

15. Milk and banana will be given to the newly wed 's by the groom’s sister.

16. The groom is requested to place his hand over the brides hand and the brides father using a yellow or red silk cloth ties there hands in unison . 

17. They are taken to the groom’s room and untie the cloth. Milk and banana will be given.

18. The guests will bless the couple.

19. All these vital ceremonies will be taken care by the priest.














 

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