Nishedham, also referred to as Karppathaanam, is a significant South Indian traditional ritual observed on the first night after marriage. This ceremony is meant to prepare the couple spiritually and culturally for a harmonious married life and future parenthood. The ritual often involves blessings from elders, traditional prayers, and specific customs that emphasize purity, protection, and auspicious beginnings. Nishedham is considered crucial in ensuring fertility, marital harmony, and emotional bonding between the newlyweds. Through this first night ceremony, families invoke divine blessings, positive energy, and prosperity for the couple’s life ahead. In many households, the event is also accompanied by cultural rituals, symbolic offerings, and guidance from elders to reinforce marital responsibilities and mutual respect.