Wednesday, Oct 02 2024

South Indian Wedding Traditions: What You Need to Know Before You Attend - Dallas Oasis

By A Mystery Man Writer

India is the land of culture and tradition. All festivities and celebrations are marked by music, dance, colors and food. Since the people of the country belong to different religions, castes, and races, the wedding rituals also differ. Thus, the rituals followed in the southern part of the country are totally different from the north. The difference in the wedding is attributed not just to the ceremony. The way the bride and groom dress and the food served are all different in some form or other. Thus, each state has its own unique customs and traditions. But certain rituals are commonly followed by most South Indian states. South Indian Hindu Wedding Traditions Mangala Snanam The word “Mangala” means pure, and “Snanam” means bath. Thus, Mangalasnanam means “purifying bath.” This is the first ritual conducted on the day of the wedding. A paste of sandalwood, turmeric, and saffron is prepared and applied to the bride’s face and body. Oil is then applied to the hair. Once done, the bride takes a bath in holy water to purify her soul and body. The Mangalasnanam is performed at the crack of dawn and is done by married women of the family. Gauri Puja […]