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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Bachelor Party:
A special party at the night before marriage to celebrate the end of bachelorhood.
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Bagh:
Hand made cotton cloth.
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Bahu Bhaat:
Acceptance of the Bride into her husband's home.
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Bandhu Veedu:
wife's family for huband and vice versa.
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Banglow:
A big house in royal appearance.
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Banshi Biye:
A Bengali wedding ceremony.
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Bartan:
kitchen utensils.
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Basar ghar:
A Bengali ceremony after the wedding.
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Basmati:
a special rice used for making Biriyani.
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Battana:
Paste in Panjabi
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Beevi:
Muslim community call their wife as "Beevi".
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Bhabhi:
Sister-in-law (brother's wife).
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Bhagwan:
The Almighty God
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Bharani:
The 28th constellation
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Bhavna:
The emotions or future expectations
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Bidaai:
Sending off the bride to Groom's house
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Bindi:
A symbolic dot on the forehead sported by Indian women, which depicts she is married.
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Bou bhat:
Bengali ceremony in which the bride is served with food.
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Brahma:
The creator of the universe, one of the Trinity. Alternate name for GOD
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Bride:
The lady who is marrying.
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Chachi:
Paternal uncle's wife
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Chaitra:
The first month of the Hindu calendar.
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Chautanan:
ceremonies after wedding
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Choli:
Upper garment or blouse.
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Daan:
Giving away-offering for charity.
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Dada:
Paternal grandfather.
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Dadi:
Paternal grandmother
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Devar Samardhne:
Puja for seeking gods blessings forthcoming wedding
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Dhallal:
The marriage broker.
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Dhashina:
The couples are giving special gifts to their parents and elders at the time of marriage
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Dhoti:
An unstitched lower garment worn by men.
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Doli:
Bride and groom leave for his home
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Ek Jot Doe Murti:
Holy saying, meaning: one spirit in two bodies.
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Engagement:
The final fixing of the marriage. For certain religions engagement is a big ceremony.
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Eswar:
Alternate name for God
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Ettathi:
Elder brother's wife
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Gae Halud Tattava:
In Bengali marriages,gifts are sent from the groom's house for the bride as part of pre-wedding ritual
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Galsedi:
A welcome ceremony performed for the Groom at Bride's premise.
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Ganesh Pooja:
Prayer to Ganesh
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Garhi - Bukhi:
Puja for the Groom's and the Bride's mother
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Ghazal:
Urdu song-a special stream in music
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Ghidhari:
The dead ancestors are invited to the wedding through this special prayer.
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Godh Barai:
Brides lap filled with gifts .
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Grahapravesam:
The first entering of the couples to the house after marriage.
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Grihasta:
The married status
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Gurdwara:
Sikh place of worship
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Guru Granth Sahib:
The Holy Book of Sikhs
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Haldi Ceremony:
Purification & Beautifiction of bride
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Haligandun:
A wide belt worn by the traditional Kashmiri bride over her attire
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Havan kund:
The vessel in which fire is lit for the prayer.
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Henna:
An yellowish red dye used on parts of the body.
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Homam:
Sacred fire for prayer
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Illam:
The ancient Brahmina family
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Jaathakam:
Horoscope in Malayalam
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Jaggo:
A ceremony that takes place on the eve of a Sikh wedding
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Kaanjipuram Silk:
Silk Saree made from Kanjipuram of Tamil nadu
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Kalayana Mandapam:
Hall or Auditoriam for Marriage ceremony
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Kaleechairs:
Rings given to the bride's sisters and friends by the groom
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Kalyaanam:
Marriage in Malayalam
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Kalyana Urappikkal:
The fixing of marriage,prior to engagement
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Kankan-bandan:
groom and bride put bangles on each other
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Kanyadanam:
Giving away of the bride by her father
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Karra:
Bangle in panjabi.
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Kettukalyanam:
The Marriage
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Khol Barana:
The marriage alliance is confirmed
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Kshatriya:
The warrior caste.
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Lagan:
The actual wedding ritual
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Lakshmi:
Goddess of wealth.
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Lavaan:
A wedding song, sung to celebrate a holy union between the human soul and God
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Lighting the lamp:
A symbolic action of litting a lamp as the inaguration of any special ceremony
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Maala or mala:
A necklace or garland
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Madhuram vekkal:
Distribution of Sweets initiated by the couples
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Mami:
Maternal uncle's wife.
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Manasammatham:
Synonym for Engagement
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Mangal sutra:
The wedding necklace.
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Mangalya Soothram:
Another term for Thaali
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Manglik:
One whose horoscope has the planet Mars placed in the fourth,seventh, eighth or twelfth house-called 'chovvadosham' in Malayalam
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Manthrakodi:
A special saree given by groom to bride in christian marriages
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Moothiram maattum:
One function at engagement-exchange of rings
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Muhoortham:
The particular time at which main functions of marriage is to be done
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Muracherukkan:
uncle's son who is considered as future groom.
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Murappennu:
uncle's daughter who is considered as future bride
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Naathoon:
The sister-in law
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Nana:
Maternal grandfather
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Nani:
Maternal grandmother
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Navgraha:
The nine planets.
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Nichayadartham:
Engagement ceremony
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Nikaah:
Marriage is called as Nikaah by Muslims
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Nilvilakku:
The special lamp used in Prayers and functions
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Onam:
The national festival of Kerala
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Oppana:
A special dance at bride's house at last night prior to the marriage by Muslim community
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Othukalyanam:
The Engagement
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Padakkam:
Central hanging pendant of a necklace.
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Patrika:
A written marriage contract
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Phool sajja:
A Bengali wedding ceremony.
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Phulkari:
Traditional embroidery
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Poojarai:
The main priest for prayers in Hindu prayer.
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Pradhishanam:
The bride will be following the groom holding hands around the stage thrice.
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Puhiyaapla:
The newly married young man,usually called by Muslims
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Qawwali:
Songs sung in a particular form ,specially Raajasthaani music
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Qoran:
The Holy Book of muslims
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Queen:
The bride wearing the special dress and ornaments is referred to as queen
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Receptions:
Post wedding ceremony or special dinner
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Rumalla Sahib:
Four pieces of cloth used to cover the holy book
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Saali:
Sister-in-law (wife's sister).
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Sacrament:
Religious Ceremony
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Sacred:
Made holy by religious association
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Sadaya:
A speicial reception or party in marriage
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Sagaai:
The engagement ceremony
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Salwar-Kameez:
A traditional outfit comprising a shirt and trousers, worn usually by women of North India
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Samooha Vivaham:
Marriage of a number of people at the same venue.
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Sapthapathy:
Seven steps around the sacred fire
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Sarangi:
A musical instrument.
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Shagan:
The formal engagement of Sikh wedding
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Sindhooram:
A special colour (usually red colour ) mark at the forehead
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Sthreedhanam:
Dowry in malayalam
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Sthuthi Chollal:
In christian marriages, the bride or groom should respect their parents with closed arms called 'sthuthi'
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Thaali:
A pendant for the auspicious wedding necklace
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Thaalikettu:
The main formality or function during marriage-Groom ties Taali on Bride's neck
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The Vows:
Strictly Religious Part of Marriage-"Udambadi" in Malayalam
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Vadhu Pravesh:
Bride enters her husbands home
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Valima:
Wedding Reception
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Valyideel:
The engagement among Muslims
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Vara Puja:
Puja honouring the groom
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Vidaai:
Bride leaves her parental home
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Vilichuchellal:
The announcement at the christian church after engagement
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Vivaaha Udambadi:
Oath taken by the bride and groom at the time of marriage
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Wedlock:
Bring married couples together as a lock.
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Yathra:
Local name used for Travel
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Zang:
An auspicious gesture
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Zarbaf:
Dress meterial or fabric
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