Tamil Wedding and Matrimonial Customs

Tamil wedding ceremony doesn't involve much of extravagancy. Usually, a wedding hall is booked, which is beautifully decorated with flowers and lights. According to the Tamil calendar, the months of Aashad (July 15th to August 15th), Bhadrapad (September 15th to October 15th) and Shunya (December 15th to January 15th) are considered inauspicious for weddings. Read on to explore information on Tamil matrimonial customs & traditions…

In this section, we will provide you information on traditional Tamil marriage rituals:

Pre Wedding Rituals

• Panda Kaal Muhurtham Custom
• Receiving the Groom
• Vratham
• Pallikai Thellichal Ceremony
• Naandi and Jaanavaasam tradition
• Nicchiyadharatham
• Reading of Lagna Pathirigai

Wedding Rituals

• Mangala Snaanam
• Kashi Yatra
• Exchange of garlands
• Oonjal
• Kanyadaanam
• Muhurtum
• Saptapadi

Post Wedding Rituals

• Sammandhi Mariyathai Ceremony
• Laaja Homam
• Paaladaanam Custom
• Grihapravesham
• Reception