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Chandam chārthal beautifying
Ennappāttu song for ‘putting oil’
Guru Teacher
Ichappād sweet pudding prepared of rice and sugar
Indary Appam the unleavened bread prepared on Maundy Thursday
Kachathazhukal the ceremony of Elders Bless the Couple and Receive
Hand-outs
Kettuka tying
Kindy water bowl made up of metal
Kōluvilakku a lighted brass lamp with a handle
Kulipāttu song for ‘bathing’
Kurava Making of a whistling sound by women
Manarkōlam a special, elevated place called marriage venue
Mylanchi ideel the ceremonial smearing with Henna
Nadavili making a cheering sound by men
Panchvādyam special musical instruments usually used on festivals
Pandal the nuptial pavilion
Pasāram one tenth of the dowry
Pāttu Song/Hymn
Purātanappāttukal Ancient songs
Thāli a small heart-shaped gold ornament that the
bridegroom ties around the neck of the bride
Tharavādu home of the paternal parents/grandparents
Thazhakkuda a Special silken umbrella
Vāzhupidutham the ceremony of the most solemn blessing by the
mother of the bride
Vilaku Thodel the ceremony of touching the lamp

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