Marriage Muhurtham / திருமண முஹூர்த்தம்
திருமணம் தொடர்பான சுப காரியங்கள்
Auspicious Muhurtha related to marriage
நிச்சயதார்த்த நாள் குறித்தல் / Engagement Date Marking
“On this beautiful Engagement Day, we mark the beginning of a lifelong journey filled with love, trust, and togetherness. As two hearts unite with blessings from family and friends, may this special moment open the door to a future filled with happiness, understanding, and endless joy.”
துணி, அணி, மணி வாங்குதல் / Buying clothes, suits, and beads
Buying new clothes, ornaments, and accessories is a beautiful tradition that brings joy and positivity. It symbolizes prosperity, fresh beginnings, and good fortune. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a simple celebration, choosing new attire and adornments adds charm, confidence, and happiness to the moment.
திருமாங்கல்யம் செய்தல் / Purchasing Thirumangalyam
Thirumanagalyam Seithal is a traditional South Indian ritual performed to bless a woman with marital harmony, wellbeing, and long life for her spouse. This ceremony highlights the sacred significance of the mangalyam, symbolizing love, protection, and prosperity in married life.
குலதெய்வ வழிபாடு / Kula Deivam-Cult Deity Worship
Kuladeivam worship performed before marriage is a highly important ritual in Hindu tradition. It is believed that no auspicious event is complete without the blessings of the family deity; therefore, after printing the wedding invitation, the first invitation is placed at the feet of the Kuladeivam and special prayers are offered seeking divine approval and blessings for a harmonious married life
பந்தக்கால் நடுதல் / Pandhakkaal or Muhurtha Pillar Planting
The Pandhakkal or Muhurtham Pillar planting ceremony marks the auspicious beginning of wedding preparations. the procedure is to plant a bamboo pole, coated with turmeric and saffron, decorated with flowers, and planted in the northeast (Isanya) corner of the house at an auspicious time on an auspicious day
திருமண முஹூர்த்தம் / Wedding Muhurtham
Marriage Muhurtham fixing is the process of selecting an auspicious date and time for marriage based on Vedic astrology. It is determined by analyzing the horoscopes of the bride and groom, ensuring Panchanga Shuddhi (tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and weekday), and avoiding major doshas such as Gandanta, Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and inauspicious months.
மணமகள் கிரகப்பிரவேசம் / Bride’s Entrance Ceremony
The Bride Griha Pravesh ceremony marks the auspicious arrival of the bride into Grooms home after marriage. It is a traditional ritual celebrated with family and close relatives, symbolizing new beginnings, prosperity, and happiness.
சாந்தி முகூர்த்தம் - முதல் இரவு / Nishedham - First Night
Shanti Muhurtham (or Nishedham) is the Hindu ceremony conducted after marriage , Fixing this Muhurtham involves calculating an auspicious time using the Panchang (Hindu calendar) to ensure a happy, lasting marital life and healthy progeny
மணமகள் அடுப்பு கூட்டுதல் / Bride's First Cooking
‘Lighting the stove’ signifies the bride starting her duties as a homemaker by lighting the stove in the kitchen of her new marital home for the first time. This event should takes place at an auspicious time. It is customary for the bride to perform a pooja worship of the stove and then boil milk or prepare a sweet dish (like Pongal) on it.
மறுவீடு போதல் / Return Journey home
“Maruveedu Pothal” or “Maruveedu” is a significant post-wedding ritual in Tamil culture. It is the occasion when the bride and groom, after the wedding, formally visit the bride’s parental home (the bride’s home) as guests for the first time.A grand feast (Virundhu) is prepared by the bride’s family
