Grihapravesham

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The groom's family officially welcomes the new bride to their home and into their family.

Nalangu - wedding games

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Traditional games include the newly-weds putting their hands into a small bowl to find a small object with the person finding the object first the winner. Other examples of games include breaking papadums over each other's heads and so on and so forth. It is an interesting component of the wedding gala.

Significance: Nalangu is a tradition that dates back to times when marriages used to occur at a younger age (early teens). This component was incorporated to keep the mood light-hearted and fun for the newly wed young teens. It has stayed on as an integral component of South Indian weddings.

Reception

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Photos of attending friends and family are taken with the newly weds with the backdrop of classical music. An elaborate dinner spread is served as well.

Typically South Indian / Carnatic musicians are called upon to provide the music entertainment as the reception goes on.

Kattu Shadam

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This is on the day after the Muhurtham. The day the newly weds begin their lives as man and wife. They are received as a married couple with a traditional aarti and a farewell lunch is served.

Significance: In early days the groom's family would have to travel for a longtime to reach their place and so for their travel needs food would be packed and given. This is how the ritual came in to practice.