నిశ్చితార్థం
Engagement
Engagement Ceremony
Both families come together to bless the couple’s commitment. A ring exchange celebrates the beginning of their journey toward marriage.
A SIMPLE INTRODUCTION
Traditions
You don’t need to know the rituals to feel part of them. The explanations below are intended to help guests understand the meaning of the moments they will witness rather than provide a complete religious interpretation.
పసుపు
Haldi
Turmeric Ceremony
Family and friends apply turmeric paste to the bride and groom, sharing blessings for an auspicious beginning in a joyful celebration.
పెళ్లికొడుకు & పెళ్లికూతురు
Pellikoduku & Pellikuthuru
Groom & Bride Blessing Ceremonies
Ceremonies preparing the groom and bride for marriage, surrounded by the affection and blessings of their families and elders.
ముహూర్తం
Muhurtham
Auspicious Wedding Moment
The auspicious time chosen for the central wedding rituals—marking the moment the couple begins married life together.
మండపం
Mandap
Ceremonial Space
The ceremonial space where the couple, their families, and the priest gather for the sacred wedding rituals.
కన్యాదానం
Kanyadaanam
Giving the Bride’s Hand in Marriage
The bride’s parents entrust their daughter to a new partnership, while the groom accepts the responsibility of loving and caring for her.
జీలకర్ర బెల్లం
Jeelakarra Bellam
Cumin & Jaggery Ritual
The couple places cumin and jaggery on each other’s heads, symbolizing an inseparable bond through life’s contrasting experiences.
మంగళసూత్ర ధారణ
Mangalsutra Dharana
Tying the Sacred Wedding Necklace
The groom ties the sacred wedding necklace around the bride’s neck, marking their marriage and shared commitment.
తలంబ్రాలు
Talambralu
Showering Sacred Rice
The couple showers each other with rice, sharing wishes for happiness and abundance in a playful, joyful ritual.
సప్తపది
Saptapadi
Seven Sacred Steps
The couple takes seven sacred steps together, representing promises of companionship, care, and a shared life.
అప్పగింతలు
Appagintalu
Farewell & Family Blessings
An emotional farewell and family blessing as the bride begins married life, celebrating the bonds between both families.
బారాత్
Bharaat
Groom’s Wedding Procession
The groom arrives with family and friends in a lively procession filled with music, dancing, and celebration.