“Akshatani, Suvarnani, Kramukai: Phala Samyutamu, Dampatyom Deerghmaayushymu, Brahma Grandhim Vidheeyathe”
Following ‘Thalambaralu’, ‘Brahma Knots’ (Brahma Gandhi) would be conducted in which a set of items would be mixed to tie them to upper part of bride’s sarees’ loose end. The items include Yam, Turmeric Twig, Dates, Betel, and some change.
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In the marriage process “Thalambaralu” (sacred rice mixed with saffron & turmeric) is equally significant, in which the groom would first pour on brides head wishing family’s progress and development, and aspiring wise & intelligent children.
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No matter how small, every activity in a Hindu marriage is a rich act of imbibing values into the to-be couple. One such ritual is the mandatory ‘Arundhati Darshan’ carried out in almost all the wedding ceremonies.
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The last two decades has seen every industry in India undergoing an innovation that can be modestly termed disruptive by any standard, thanks to entry and quick penetration of Internet. Not to overstate, factually the internet has redefined the way any business is conducted. Matrimonial consulting is no exception.
In any traditional Indian marriage especially Hindu Marriage, Kanyadaan is the most important part. After the ritual of the Saat Pheras, i.e. the seven rounds around the holy fire, the Kanyadaan ritual is carried out.
‘Kanyadaan’ is equal to 100 yagnas.
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Exchange of Garlands in Marriage – Significance
On the occasion of marriage bride and groom are considered as divine goddess Laksmi Devi and Lord Sri Vishnu. The divine couple has fondness for adornment and beautification.
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With the Information Technology penetrating couple of decades back gradually making technology inevitable in every part of our lives, the demand for IT engineers presumably increased by leaps and bounds making many to opt for the relevant course. Nevertheless, as the saying in Sanskrit “Athi Sarvatra Varjayeth” asserts, anything beyond a logical point results in mess and that is what we are seeing today. An extreme dichotomy exists where a class of engineers are being recruited by top Multi-National Corporations at a range of salaries which their parents have never assumed to have earned in their lives, and a sect of engineers are jobless and roaming ready to take any kind of job. Continue reading
In fact, not only in Kamma marriages, for all communities in Hinduism, usage of mango leaves is very important during any auspicious occasion. Not only in marriages, will every festival, small or big, not be celebrated without tying a string of mango leaves to the primary entrance. Now the question raises ‘why only mango leaves’?
Prima facie, mango leaves are believed to be auspicious. Continue reading
It is not an exaggeration to say education is inseparable from Kammas. For generations, irrespective of their social and financial strength, majority of families from Kamma community gave extreme importance to their children’s education. And this trend became more aggressive after 70s and 80s. Being a forward caste and a victim of reservation system the circumstances forced to opt for professional courses that have helped either to set up own shops or join some private companies. Specifically after 80s ‘engineering’ emerged as most preferred option for higher education.
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After the 2 Telugu speaking states Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it is in Tamilnadu state where Kamma community is predominantly present. Leading matrimony portal for Kamma community www.subhamastu.co endeavours to bring in the fine details of Kammas in Tamilnadu for its readers via this article.
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Word ‘Gotra’ is a combination of two Sanskrit words ‘Gau’ (Cow) and ‘Trahi’ (Shed). Cows have a great prominence in Hinduism for ages. Thus Gotra should mean ‘A shed that gives shelter to cows’. Our ancestors took utmost care of cows and treated them so sacred, as well in order to protect the best breeds for future lineage, they have always sheltered them in sheds.
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Science behind ‘Sumuhurtham’
‘Sumuhurat’ is an auspicious time decided by divine scholars. A couple’s nuptial life would progress successfully approved and accepted by the universe. A time when the divine power flows from 9 planets is of 2 minutes 48 seconds duration, which is named as ‘waiting’ (Neerikshina). God is running this world through time cycle. Based on the time when people meet and exchange looks, relations would be established between or among individuals depending upon the looks they swap.
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