Auspicious things related to marriage
நிச்சயதார்த்த நாள் குறித்தல்/Engagement date marking
Engagement Date Marking is a beautiful pre-wedding ritual that officially announces the union of two hearts and families. It marks the beginning of a lifelong journey filled with love, trust, and commitment. On this special day, both families come together to finalize and celebrate the engagement date, exchanging rings, blessings, and heartfelt wishes.
துணி, அணி, மணி வாங்குதல்/Buying cloth, team, beads
Buying cloth, thread, and beads is an essential part of every fashion, tailoring, and crafting project. High-quality fabric materials come in various textures, colors, and patterns suitable for dressmaking, home décor, and traditional wear. Threads are chosen for strength, color matching, and finishing details, ensuring durability and a professional look.
குலதெய்வ வழிபாடு/Cult Deity Worship
Cult Deity Worship refers to the devotional practices and ritual traditions dedicated to local, regional, or family deities who are believed to protect, guide, and bless their devotees. These deities, often rooted in ancient folk traditions and community beliefs, represent ancestral spirits, guardian gods, or nature powers associated with specific villages or families.
பந்தக்கால் நடுதல்/Planting a ball
Pandhakkal Naduthal, also referred to as Planting a Ball, is a traditional South Indian ritual symbolizing prosperity, growth, and auspicious beginnings. In this custom, a ball of mud or clay mixed with seeds is planted in the ground, often during festivals or ceremonial occasions, to invoke fertility, abundance, and protection.
பாலிகை நிரூபணம்/Proof of marriage
Proof of Marriage, known as பாலிகை நிரூபணம் in Tamil, is an official document that certifies the legal and social recognition of a marriage between two individuals. This document is essential for government records, legal purposes, and financial transactions, such as joint bank accounts, property ownership, insurance claims, and visa applications.
நிஷேதம் - கர்ப்பதானம் - முதல் இரவு/Nishedam - Garbhadanam - First night
Nishedam, also known as Garbhadanam or the First Night ritual, is a significant Hindu pre-conception and marital ceremony observed with deep cultural and spiritual importance. This ritual is typically performed by newlywed couples to invoke fertility, blessings, and the well-being of future children. The ceremony involves specific prayers, mantras, and traditional offerings aimed at creating a positive environment for conception.
மணமகள் அடுப்பு கூட்டுதல்/Addition of bridal stove
Manamagal Aduppu Koottuthal, also called Addition of the Bridal Stove, is a traditional South Indian wedding ritual performed to welcome the bride into her new home. In this sacred ceremony, the bride lights the kitchen hearth (Aduppu) for the first time, symbolizing her entry into household responsibilities and her role in bringing prosperity, warmth, and positive energy to her marital home.
