Aadyaraathri:
This is a synonym for "first night" in Malayalam. In malayalam word "Aadya" means first and "Rathri" means night.
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Aarsimashaf:
Reading of the Holy Quran during Muslim wedding. Reading of respective Holy book is common in Indian weddings. Especially Muslim and Christian weddings.
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Aathgath:
A gift of salt and cash. This is a traditional part of Kashmir weddings. Aathgath will be given to the newly weds as part of the wedding ceremony.
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Achkan:
A long dress like coat worn by men.
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Adapradhaman:
A special type of "payasam" served in wedding reception in Kerala. Adapradhaman is made out of milk, sugar, banana, cocunut etc.
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Adravanu:
The engagement function.
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Agarbatti:
Sandal sticks used in prayer. This is an integral part of the religious functions among the hindu religion.
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Agni Sakshi:
Fire as witness
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Aliyan:
Brother in Law is called as "Aliyan" by Christian community in Kerala
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Ambalam:
Temple is called as "Ambalam" in Malayalam
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Ambalappuzha:
A famous temple of Sree krishna in Kerala
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Ammayiamma:
The mother in law in malayalam
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Ammayiamma pudava:
A special dress given to bride's mother by groom's mother at groom's house after marriage.
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Ammayiappan:
The father-in law in malayalam
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Aniyan:
younger brother of husband is termed as "Aniyan" in Malayalam
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Antham chaarthu:
A special function at Knanaya Christian's marriage
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Arasanikkal:
Erecting the bamboo stick in front of the marriage
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Arti:
A form of prayer using a special flame.
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Arundhati Nakshatra:
Invoking the blessings of Arundhati and Vashisht.
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Ashirvaad:
Alternate term for Blessing.
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Ashura:
Hindu calendar month
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Athiraathram:
A special prayer or homam
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