The rituals which are basically attributed to marriage are commonly found in Telugu Wedding Traditions. People living in the region of Andhra Pradesh follow the wedding rituals which are based are on rich symbolism putting more stress on spirituality rather than on religion. Since the Telugu community does believe on auspiciousness, they arrange the marriage except the months of Aashad, Bhadrapad and Shunya. In a Traditional Telugu Wedding Muhurtam or the auspicious date is decided by the priest. A major ritual performed as a pre-marriage ceremony is the Pendlikoothuru, where the couple is anointed with turmeric and perfumed oils. A silver thread is being worn by the groom after the occasion is over. In Kashi yatra ceremony, the groom pretends to leave for the pilgrimage center of Kashi and after several requests accepts the responsibility of a protector of the bride.
On the wedding day the ceremonial bathing of the bride and the groom takes place at the wee hours. Telugu Wedding Traditions inscribes the people to follow some of the traditional practices including the essential Ganesh Pooja before the marriage. It had been evident since the past that Wedding in India takes place after certain offerings to the gods and goddesses. The much awaited wedding ceremony begins with the ritual of Kanyadan where the father of the bride hands over his daughter to the groom. The most attractive part of the ceremony is when the priests chant sacred Vedic shlokas. After the tying of the mangalsutra the couple is allowed to exchange their garlands while the guests shower flowers and turmeric rice at them.
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