Weddings offer the occasion for the convergence of the best rituals and value associated with these. Together, in countries like India, where the modern cultural elements are getting assimilated fast, there are wholesome fervors developing and evident in the wedding celebrations. We find the intermingling of the traditional with the modern; yet the core principles are never let down in any manner. Kerala is the southernmost state of India and here too the weddings are performed with full passion, religious value and cultural ethos... 

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2. Kerala Weddings Defined by Passionate
Weddings offer the occasion for the
convergence of the best rituals and
value associated with these.
Together, in countries like India,
where the modern cultural elements
are getting assimilated fast, there
are wholesome fervors developing
and evident in the wedding
celebrations. We find the
intermingling of the traditional with
the modern; yet the core principles
are never let down in any manner.
Kerala is the southernmost state of
India and here too the weddings are
performed with full passion,
religious value and cultural ethos...
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3. The culture savvy and deeply
religious community here has
offered all dedications to keep the
value high every time and therefore
the weddings in Kerala are true
occasions to live! Let’s get informed
about the core customs and genre
elements of Kerala wedding.
Kerala traditions are value icons
Kerala marriage starts with the
formal consent received through the
engagement ceremony itself. The
groom’s family comes to the bride’s
house and does the rituals that…
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Kerala Weddings Defined by Passionate

4. are considered auspicious. The
jathakam vangal or the engagement
in Kerala is more focussed at
obtaining the girl’s horoscope while
the other ceremonies like the ring
exchange may or may not be
agreed for that occasion. Some
families practice the ring ceremony
at the time of the marriage itself and
this marks the deviation from the
rest of India where this is symbolic
of the engagement. The horoscope
is handed over to the groom side
guests in a specific manner and this
is again very much intrinsic to the
Kerala customs…
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5. and rituals. The person handing
over the girl’s horoscope stands
facing the west while the receiver
stands facing east. Moreover, the
horoscope has to be handed over
while standing before the traditional
Kerala lamp called as nilavilakku
and the paddy bunch or the
nirapara.
A pious and solemn occasion
builds up
With such cultural religious
sophistication associated with the
wedding customs in Kerala,…
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6. one can imagine the wedding day to
be a deeply religious one! The
muhurat (the auspicious time) is
intricately determined through the
escort of the priest. The groom
along with the family members and
guests has to reach the bride’s
place before muhurat. The elder
brother stands ready to welcome
the groom who is also escorted by
him by holding the right hand. Raw
rice and tulasi is showered upon the
groom by the ‘to be mother in law’
while the wife of the elder brother of
father of the bride carries the iconic
nilavilakku! The groom finally…
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7. reaches to the mandap place where
the sacred religious mantras would
be spelled till the marriage is
completed.
Rich cuisines and customs
The marriage ceremony is
completed with all the care and
devotions and the Kerala people
have been really passionate about
the wedding rituals. A sense of
solemn appeal continues
throughout. However, it is also
significant to note that the modern
attributes like the buffet…
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8. cuisine system has also been
accepted now; while the customary
catering on the banana leaf is also
present largely. The costumes like
bridal kalyan saree and other attires
add to the finer details to make the
Kerala weddings wholesome.
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