How is Telugu wedding done?

In the Telugu wedding, the groom ties three knots of Maṅgaḷasūtraṃ. In the Akshitalu or Talaṃbrālu ceremony, the bride and groom exchange garlands. Married people witnessing this occasion come forward to bless the couple, by sprinkling flower petals and rice coated with turmeric powder.

What is a Chandlo matli?

Chandlo in Gujarati is a red vermillion Tika and Matli means money. According to the Chandlo Matli custom, the groom and four of his male family members visit the bride’s house. The bride’s father applies the red Chandlo on his forehead and gifts him token money and blesses him.

What is Padaharu Panduga?

This was called Padaharu Rojula Pandaga which literally translates to ‘sixteen days of celebration. Though the number of days has been reduced now, the pandaga (celebration) and the tradition, however, is still the same and every ritual is performed with dedication and honesty.

How long does a Telugu wedding last?

Telegu weddings are known for their deep-rooted traditions and the jovial spirit of their ceremonies. While in the 19th century, the Telugu wedding ceremonies lasted up to 16 days, today it can go on up to two or three days, depending on the family.

What is a santak?

Santak is a puja performed by the bride’s parents the day before the wedding where the bride is given away by her parents before the wedding. This is only for close related family and friends. The prayer is usually in support for the bride.

What is a Mameru?

Mameru. Also known as Mosaalu, Mameru ceremony takes place one or two days prior to the wedding day. In this ceremony, the maternal uncle of the bride visit her and gives sweets and gifts like saree, jewellery and other clothes.

What is Edurukolu in marriage?

Kashi Yatra and Edurukolu (కాశీ యాత్ర) Kashi Yatra is a fun ritual where the groom slips into a pair of slippers and carries an umbrella and dresses minimally and pretends to set on a journey to Kashi to renounce worldly pleasures. The bride’s brother pleads and convinces the groom to marry his sister.

What is a Telugu wedding all about?

However, no matter, what kind of a wedding or rituals a Telugu marriage has it has always been serene to witness its wedding festivities, traditions and customs. A Telugu wedding is all about spending your whole life together, getting old together, in happiness as well as in sorrow.

What is the significance of manglasutram in a Telugu wedding?

The Mangalasutram represents the physical, mental and spiritual union of the couple. In the Telugu wedding, the groom ties three knots of Manglasutram. In the Akshitalu or Talambralu ceremony, the bride and groom exchange garlands.

What are the Saptapadi rituals of a Telugu wedding?

As a part of the Saptapadi rituals, the groom and bride walk seven steps together around the fire, while taking their oaths of caring, protecting, understanding, loving and guiding each other. Only in a Telugu Brahmin marriage the pallu (which means the edge of the sari) of the bride’s sari is tied to one end of the groom’s Kanduva (scarf).

What are the wedding customs of Telugu Brahmins?

Telugu Brahmins ‘ wedding customs differ from the wedding customs of the other Telugu communities. In addition to the rituals mentioned below, their weddings start with rituals common in South Indian Brahmin weddings like Punyahavachanam, Niśchitārtham, Matrukapujanam, etc.