Kumkum is offered to our Gods and Goddesses and is supposed to absorb a divine energy, which explains its sacredness. It wards off evil and is supposed to give your body a healthy glow.
The pasupu kommallu or the turmeric pods are used in most of the rituals, in fact, it is considered to be a holy act if turmeric paste is used in our bathing ritual too. The significance of the mango leaves is mentioned in Bhagawat Gita too. The mango leaves are used for decorating the mandap and the houses of the groom and the bride as it is an indication of a celebration and is meant to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. You will never miss these three elements in a Telugu wedding which play an important role – right from the beginning, through the wedding. The first thing that comes to our mind when we talk about a Telugu wedding are the colours – the sumptuous green of the mavidakalu (Mango leaves), the pleasant aromatic yellows of the pasupu kommalu (turmeric pods) and the undeniably rich reds of the kumkum (vermillion). This made us wonder, why not write a detailed post about the rituals and the story behind a Telugu wedding? So here we are! Her curiosity led her to strike a conversation with an almost stranger and she went on asking so many questions about the rituals following during a Telugu wedding. In one of the recent Telugu weddings, I’ve noticed how a certain North Indian girl sitting beside me was deeply interested in the traditions and the rich culture of a typical Telugu wedding.
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