Hindu Marriages: For Hindu, Marriage is the attempted union of two different families rather than the union of two individuals. Social status, financial security and a host of other things are take into consideration while searching for prospective matches. It is assumed that when the horoscopes foretell compatibility, things will progress smoothly. The young people get a chance to see each other. But, in most cases, what makes the marriage work is the trouble shooting done by the parents. After the prospective horoscopes are matched “nakshatra porutham” – matching of the stars by the astrologer, an auspicious day and time is fixed.
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Christian Marriages :Except for some variation in basic customs, Christians of kerala has wholeheartedly assimilated themselves into the fabric of Kerala society. But, still, some differences persist in the wedding rituals and they are worth exploring. Like in other religions, here too the parents select prospective partners. After extensive background checks, including financial and social standing, and several meetings later, between the parents of bride and groom, the actual players get to encounter each other. Once things are endorsed, they have to notify their individual churches to procure sanction.
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Muslim Marriage – Nikkah :Like the Muslims else where, a Muslim marriage in Kerala is a simple contract between the boy and the girl’s father. The presence of the girl is not essential for the marriage. The “nikkah” – the ritual of contract – needs to be made in the presence of two male witnesses and the services of the mullah (musaliar in local language), is needed for observing some of the Islamic guidelines. The groom needs to give a mehr (dower) to the girl’s father while accepting his daughter as his wife.
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Kerala Wedding Package :Dressed girls with oil lamps in their hands to receive you and the guests.
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October 26, 2010 in