The rich and varied cultural heritage of Telugu speaking people is reflected in the ceremonies conducted there. Families renovate their houses and invite all the guests going to each of their houses by the use of kumkuma (colourful, decorative powder).
The decorations mostly consist of rich colourful flowers and mango leaves. All the rituals conducted throughout the Telugu wedding ceremony hold religious significance. It is also a tradition to eat ice cream or sweets after dinner because it is considered auspicious. After every ceremony, they serve food to all the guests, which is also the main part of the culture of offering food to anyone who comes on an auspicious day. Some marriage ceremonies are held in a temple in the presence of god, but most are conducted outside because of the number of people in attendance. Historically, the groom would ride an elephant to the bride's home where the wedding is supposed to take place. The Nādasvaram (also called the Shehnai in North India) is an Indian musical instrument that traditionally accompanies most Telugu weddings.Įach element in the ceremony is connected and is given special importance. The ceremony is held under a Kaḷyāṇa Maṇḍapaṃ or wedding pavilion decorated with fresh flowers. Symbolic gestures and rituals surround the ceremony and ensure that the bride and groom are united in the presence of Panchabhutaalu -five essential elements for life, namely: Bhumi (earth), Akaasham (sky), Agni (fire), Neeru (water) and Vaayuvu (air). Telugu marriage is sanctified by seven pledges made by the bride and groom and begins when the bride and groom have completed seven revolutions around a sacred fire. There is a Telugu saying that "Marriage is supposed to be a family union and not an individual formality." However, with changing mindset of the younger generation and due to globalization, marriage these days is being mainly focused solely on the union of the young couple only. The pelli or wedding is considered the strongest of social bonds, and is said to spiritually merge two souls opening the doors to gruhastaashramam (household life). In modern times, it can last two or more days, depending on the family's financial and social status. In the 19th century, the ceremony could last up to sixteen days ( Padahaaru Rojula Panduga). The Telugu Hindu wedding ceremony ( Telugu: తెలుగు వివాహ వేడుక, Telugu Vivāha Vēḍuka ?) is the traditional wedding ceremony of the Telugu people in India.
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