Its my new venture to begin with a blog to introduce how Kerala society and culture is going around in Post modern era of revolutionary discoveries. Kerala the place is still enriched with the virtues of the past generation. People are still evaluate the good old days though it was starvation or miseries. Each Malayalee is passionate on his heritage and ancestral customs. The rituals are rich in performance and are symbolic. Each tradition of Kerala is diverse and excellent. Communal harmony (people of different castes and sub castes lives together without any inter caste problems) is a proof of the state’s tolerance and fratenity.
Let me begin with marriage, marriage is considered to be a holy bondage and must be kept with honesty and sincerity till the end. The Mangalya sutram (mostly a gold pendent)must be kept with care and should always wearing bride’s neck. Thali is groom’s presentation and should be kept as a worth till the death of the lady. Dowry is another important factor of marriage, its considered as a curse and benefit at times. When it comes o the terms of compulsion it becomes a social evil, but at times the wealth proved to be more beneficial after the wedding ceremonies. The bride is provided with gold ornaments or wealth on wedding occasion as gifts from parents. Often the dowry systems disguised as devil when more demands on wealth (like auction) takes place after/before the marriage.We wonder at the sight of a bride with ornaments and jasmine flowers. Wearing saree and light (nilavilakku) creates a heavenly feel. Mostly the marriage takes place in Temples or Specially decided places. The Whole marriage function performed at the presence of Fire (or Agni). According to myths fire is the sakshi of every ritual, representing the presence of God the Creator and the Destroyer.
Each married women must keep her Mangalya sutram as precious, and must bear the Sindhuram on her forehead announcing her love, and faith on her husband.Each married women is represented as the symbol of prosperity with her presence. The sight of a married woman is admiring. Though they were bound by the old customs and beliefs they are faithful, tolerant and honest till their last breath.
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