CHAPTER 29

Hi friends, Please read the following definitions before starting the chapter. This will be useful for you to understand certain Tamil terms you will come across later. 

Maalai Maatral:  The couple exchanges flower garlands as a first step of the wedding. The ritual is repeated three times. 

Muhurtham: The Thali is blessed by the priest and the groom ties the Thali around the bride's neck. The first two knots of the Thali is put in by the groom while the third and the final one is put in by the groom's sister. 

Ammi Midhithal: The toe-rings are a symbol of the married state of a woman just as how the Thali is. Traditionally, the toe-ring called as 'Metti' in Tamil, is worn as pairs on the second toe of the bride's feet. These toe-rings are not only worn by women but men also accept it as men's accessory! In Tamil custom, even the groom is presented with a matching toe-ring as

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