Traditional South Indian Wedding Set

Buy The Traditional South Indian Marriage Set from GiriUK. This includes over 15 pieces of a seated bride & groom, the priest, friends and family witnessing the event. This theme is a must have for a splendid Navaratri Bommai Golu display.

A traditional South Indian wedding is a culturally rich and well planned event. The happy occasion commences with the Nischayathartham, formalising the engagement, and the Mehendi ceremony, where the bride's hands and feet are adorned with intricate henna (maruthani) designs. On the wedding day, the bride typically wears a vibrant Kanchipuram silk saree and exquisite jewelry, while the groom wears a traditional dhoti (panchakacham) and silk angavastram. The ceremony is often held in a temple or ancestral home. It involves rituals like the exchange of garlands (Jaimala), the tying of the sacred thread (Mangalsutra) around the Bride's neck, metti (toe rings) for a toe in each foot, and the seven symbolic steps around the sacred fire (Saptapadi). This event culminates in a sumptuous South Indian feast and classical music and dance performances, followed by Nalangu.

Nalangu is a playful, traditional post-wedding ritual where the bride and groom engage in fun, light-hearted competitions and games with families from both sides watching and participating. It's designed to break the ice and strengthen the bond between the couple and also their families, building a sense of camaraderie and joy as they embark on their marital journey together.