Many rituals, such as Mathuram kodukal (giving sweet), Muthukoda, Paalchoru oottu (giving milk rice), Kalyanam Kulippikkal (ritual bath ) to name some are performed at both the boy’s and girl’s homes .on the eve of the wedding.
The bride or groom is seated on a small stool covered with a white cloth after Kalyanam Kulippikkal for performing these rituals.
The eldest sister of bride or groom or the eldest aunt (father’s sister) brings a bowl containing sweet rice cooked in milk or sweetened milk or coconut scrapings mixed with sugar and gives it to the bride or groom, after asking permission of those present These rituals can vary depending on the locality and denomination they belong to.
Usually the parish priest is also present at their respective homes for this occasion to pray and blesses them. In some communities, this is also an occasion for the close relatives to present wedding gifts to the bride or bridegroom. In some communities, there is a custom of displaying the bride’s dress, sarees and ornaments especially to the lady relatives.
It is a tradition among the Syrian Christians for the groom to present a new sari called the mantra kodi to his bride. On the eve of the wedding ceremony, the groom’s sister takes out strands of thread from this sari and twists them into a cord. This cord is used for tying the taali / minnu, - a small leaf shaped gold pendant with a cross embossed on one side – during wedding ceremony.
The bride or groom is seated on a small stool covered with a white cloth after Kalyanam Kulippikkal for performing these rituals.
The eldest sister of bride or groom or the eldest aunt (father’s sister) brings a bowl containing sweet rice cooked in milk or sweetened milk or coconut scrapings mixed with sugar and gives it to the bride or groom, after asking permission of those present These rituals can vary depending on the locality and denomination they belong to.
Usually the parish priest is also present at their respective homes for this occasion to pray and blesses them. In some communities, this is also an occasion for the close relatives to present wedding gifts to the bride or bridegroom. In some communities, there is a custom of displaying the bride’s dress, sarees and ornaments especially to the lady relatives.
It is a tradition among the Syrian Christians for the groom to present a new sari called the mantra kodi to his bride. On the eve of the wedding ceremony, the groom’s sister takes out strands of thread from this sari and twists them into a cord. This cord is used for tying the taali / minnu, - a small leaf shaped gold pendant with a cross embossed on one side – during wedding ceremony.
Very interesting rituals. thank you for sharing.
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