Thursday, May 27, 2010

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1 comment:

Kiran Kumar C T L said...

from below, first photo is priest who is narrating the story of Beereshwara, he is also describing the why he as come to attain the marriage ceremony. this ritual is called as Veeragase, sometimes priest would get possessed, during the ceremony. the ritual is conducted for welfare of the marriage, and blessing the couples.
second- priest is basically starting the marriage ceremony by breaking a kalasa, which symbolizes the beginning of Murutha.
third-fourth- bangals are given to the groom, for chastity and welfare of the groom, this bangal wearing ceremony is done,
fifth- shed shows that marriage ceremony in the village. the green cocnut leaves and flowers are used to symbolizing the welfare and alwasy the groom and bride groups to be secured and charming.