This is one of the rituals that take place during the South Indian Brahmin wedding. The groom will be dressed in traditional 'Kachepanche' ( it's also called 'Dhoti' a length of fabric around 7yards, made out of silk that's wrapped around the waist). He will also be wearing a stole to match his Dhothi and a 'Paeta' (turban like thing, that's wrapped around his head).
Generally the groom will not wear a shirt.But I have made a shirt for the groom.
The parents will also be dressed in a traditional outfit. Ladies wear gold and other glittering ornaments. All the wedding accessories will be made out of silver.
During this ritual, the groom should carry some of the basic necessities to travel. He will carry a sack around his shoulder which is filled with rice and lentils. He will be given a new pair of sandals and a walking stick. He will be given an umbrella and he should hold a coconut and a 'Bhisanige' (fan) in his hand.
The coconut and the fan will be decorated with color paper, ribbons, and other embellishments.
The bride's parents will wash the feet of the groom with water from a silver pot. The priest will be present to recite some shlokas (hymns) in Sanskrit. The bride's brother is supposed to hold an umbrella while the groom sits on a chair, till the ritual come to an end.
Musicians 'Valgadavaru' will be present to play some auspicious wedding tunes in classical karnatic music.
After this ritual the groom and everybody else return to the 'Mantapa' (a spot in a wedding hall where exactly all the rituals and ceremonies take place).
After Kashiyathre, the next stage of the ceremony will begin. I will be explaining about the other ceremonies of the wedding soon.
While Kashiyathre was happening, the Bride was performing 'Gouri pooje' (Guari is a goddes in Hinduism) for her husband's longevity, wealth, health and happiness. Which I will be explaining in the near future.
Will return soon...🙋🏻
❤️ Revu!
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