“Akshatani, Suvarnani, Kramukai: Phala Samyutamu, Dampatyom Deerghmaayushymu, Brahma Grandhim Vidheeyathe” Following ‘Thalambaralu,” “Brahma Knots’ (Brahma Gandhi) would be performed, in which a variety of items would be blended and tied to the upper section of the bride’s saree’s loose end. Yam, Turmeric Twig, Dates, Betel, and some change are among the things. This saree’s loose…
On Jan 21st, 2008 eminent newspaper ‘The Hindu’ published an article “French love for Indian soil”, which briefed about a polyglot (one well versed with multiple languages) by name Dalel Benbabaali a national of France and a research scholar in Social Geography and Anthropology. The article mentioned about the project that she was conducting in…
Getting married is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. You are committing your entire life to the care of another human being, and sharing everything is a significant step. If you recently got engaged and have some time until you are married, this courtship stage will be the most…
The event of “Thalambaralu” (holy rice mixed with saffron and turmeric) is quite vital in the marriage process, which the groom would first pour on the bride’s head, hoping for the family’s progress and development, and seeking smart and intellectual children. Conceding with and honouring the groom’s wish, the bride would lower her head and…
It is not just coincidental but also shocking that the caste and other family details of an eminent ruler Sri Krishna Deva Raya, who ruled Vijayanagara kingdom circa 500 years ago (1509-1529), are still a topic of discussion and much searched subject matters on internet today. Just Google with the keyword ‘Sri Krishnadevaraya’, you would…
Mangalyadharana – This is the most critical part of the Indian marriage procedure. Paternal aunt and maternal uncle would make a ‘Mangalasutra’ out of 16–18 strings from four directions, each representing a different dharma. It is the beginning of the process of transitioning from being a virgin girl to being a housewife. There would be…
Continuing from the 1st part, let us delve into the subject ‘why Kammas are being targeted politically’. This question navigates us to a famous quote on politics by former President of USA, Barack Obama, who said “We need to reject any politics that targets because of race or religion. This is not a matter of…
The most significant ritual of the wedding is known as “Saptapadi.” Seven steps are symbolised by it, which the couple takes together. In this ritual, the ends of the groom’s dhoti and the bride’s saree are tied together in a knot. The groom offers a blessing for a long life with each stride he takes….
There are many castes in Indian society. Everyone is reminded of the hundreds of castes that make up the Hindu community when the name of our Hindu religion is mentioned. Caste was a system devised by the Aryans to easily identify any person in society, according to history. Our forefathers referred to social groups that…
That’s fantastic news. To begin with, I’m sure you’ve started planning your wedding by now. The most important aspect is your photography, and there are various things to consider before booking your wedding photographer. Gone are the days when wedding photography was a basic technique of photographing the bride and groom as well as family…
