South Indian Marriage - Unique Function PANDAKKAL PUJA Naduthal

PANDAKAL Naduthal : It is traditional to seek the blessings of the family deity (usually with a Ganesha prayer) to ensure that the remover of obstacles protect the couple and the proceedings from evil. Usually, this small ritual is performed one day before the wedding.

A bamboo stick with 7 knots is smeared with tumeric/hurdee and kumkum (vermillon) by nine married ladies. This Bamboo pillar is erected for the four legged “pandaal.” 7 brass pots are also set in the pandal which signifies 7 vows of marriage:
1. To share the responsibilities of home and children.
2. To develop mental, physical and spiritual strength
3. To prosper and share our worldly goods
4. To fill our hearts with great joy, peace and happiness
5. To raise strong and virtuous children
6. To remain faithful, lifelong parents
7. To cherish each other and our families in sorrow and happiness
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