Pillai Matrudal and other rituals In a Thamboolam place a silk cloth (red or yellow). A small statue of Lord Krishna in a crawling position should be placed alongside the cloth. The immediate family members of the bride and the groom place some personal jewels on the Thamboolam This thamboolam will be exchanged by the bride and groom thrice. The newly wed is made to hold a handful of raw rice with a raw banana. The kappu and the raw banana are cut by an elderly member or the priest. After this ritual the couple is allowed to go out. The newly weds are blessed by all. A big vessel filled with water should be ready. A knife and a ring are placed inside the water . A few spoons of turmeric and Kumkum are mixed well with the water containing the knife and ring. As a time for relaxation a...