Fixing of a Wedding in Kerala Matrimony

In India, a wedding is the biggest event for a family, which is a true reflection of social obligation, kinship, traditional value, impassioned sentiment, and economic resources. There are many traditions in India because of the large number of religions coexist. However marriage is a momentous time for all in life. Marriage unites more than just a man and a woman, it binds two families. For an individual, marriage is the greatest turning point of life, marking the transition to adulthood and provoking the sense of responsibility in everyone. The rituals and traditions of the Hindu marriage are passed from generation to generation. The wedding ceremony is one of the oldest traditions of Indian culture.

Marriages in India are not personal arrangements like western countries. It is primarily an arrangement between two families, and then the union between a man and a woman. Even today, 90% of Hindu marriages are arranged. The wedding ceremonies vary among castes and regions. However, the initial rituals of the ceremony remain similar in almost all the religions. In Kerala matrimony the matches are found by the parents, who generally take help of match makers or online matrimonial sites. After finding the perfect match, the two families and the boy and girl meet.

The astrologers are concerned and the horoscopes of the boy and girl are matched to predict their future life. If the horoscopes have some issues that may be harmful for the future life of the couple, there are solutions too! The parents take help of their family astrologers and perform Puja to correct the positioning of stars, as per their belief. The date and time suitable for the wedding ceremony are fixed and the wedding in Kerala matrimonial is conducted in a very simple and elegant manner.

Author: Rashmi Karan

Superstitions and Horoscope: Are These the Life Deciding Factors

Horoscope

In the Hindu community of India, the horoscope plays a major role in fixing the wedding and it is believed that the future of the married couple also depends on the positioning of stars and planets. However, personally I don’t believe that the movement of planets can affect anyone’s life. It’s completely the bonding between two, understanding and love that determines that how your future life would be. The families generally believe in matching the horoscope as they feel that their child remains happy and safe. I respect this feeling of elders, but how can planets decide that what you will behave and in which things you will find happiness!

Let me discuss a case here: A Bengali friend of mine was in love with a Kerala guy. In the Bengali matrimony, there is no hard and fast rule about matching of horoscopes, but in Kerala matrimony, the matching of horoscopes is a must in wedding. The horoscopes were matched by the boy’s family and they found that the planets and stars of both are not compatible. The wedding was then called off just because of this silly reason, and my friend went into deep depression. Therefore in my view, there is no point sacrificing any life just for the reasons that the horoscopes are not compatible.

The Kerala matrimony is quite strict about following the Horoscope matching trend. Generally the Keralites believe in arranged marriages and matches are preferred between the same communities, where the horoscopes play a major role in determining the alliance. The compatibility of stars is matched by the family astrologer and it is ensured that at least 16 gunas are matched. Really, there is need for the people to wake up and understand that happiness and understanding is the key for the success of an alliance and not positioning of stars.

Importance of Music in Kerala Matrimony

Beyond love, one might think that the secret to success of a wedding lies in the bride's appearance and spirit of the guests, whether they are willing to spend a pleasant evening. However, behind the scenes is the music that plays a strategic role in the wedding celebrations. In the Indian state of Kerala, a big number of Christian families form the Keralite community. The Kerala matrimony follows the Christian wedding rituals very religiously.

The rhythm of the music also marks the festival and symbolizes the beauty of the Kerala matrimony. A good DJ is one who plays the music according to the mood of the attendees and is sensitive towards the choice of people. We all are aware of the fact that a boring music can make the party fail. A DJ is expected to shoot a string of musical hits in a way that the temperature of the party raises by a few degrees.

Another key issue is the selection of the music which highlights the wedding. That will require the couple to decide that which are the special moments in a wedding. They are usually three; the first one is when the bride enters the ceremony. The next is at the time of wedding. The output of music is another important point, usually the music is stronger at this moment and it is common to choose a melodious music which is accompanied with trumpets.

The third crucial moment arrives with the reception, you should first think of a very romantic theme as well as music that give a great introduction to the couple who enters the room. Whatever your choice is, it is important that the attendees can identify with the music that it’s a crowning celebration for the couple in Kerala matrimony.