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May 21, 2002
brahmin marriage in a nutshell
South Indian Brahmin marriages are an elaborate fare. The events that span the 4 days include:
Janavasam: The groom is offered new clothing to wear to the marriage.
Vritham: ??
Kasi Yatra: This is symbolic of the bachelor embarking on his trip to Kasi to take up the life of a brahmachari. On the way the bride's father beseeches the young man to abandon his quest and take his daughter as a wife.
Malaai Matrutal: The garlands are exchanged between the groom and the bride.
Oonjal:
Mangalya Dharanam
Saptha sathu
Arundhadhi darsanam: In Kannika Dhanam the bride sits on her fathers lap and is 'given' to the groom.
Posted at May 21, 2002 02:27 PMI have wondered many times about this practice. How come a human who lived in earth has become a star. today there are many storeis about extra terrestrial life. probably the faith that good souls are still a guiding force for humans at earth. but when is the real practice started and what is the history behind this practice. That history, I am sure, will give some evidence for the contacts with extra terrestrial life.
Posted by: ravi sankar on January 29, 2004 01:08 AM