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The ritual was comparatively simple. It begins with the groom, of the same or higher subcaste/caste of the bride and whose horoscope has been checked and matched with hers. He gives a piece of cloth (Pudava) to the bride in front of a lit lamp (symbolizing Agni ) and eight auspicious objects (Ashtamangalyam), witnessed by the bride's kin and ...
State ritual and ceremonies (11 C, 103 P) W. WWE Hall of Fame ceremonies (20 P) Pages in category "Ceremonies" The following 77 pages are in this category, out of 77 ...
Iyers from South India performing the Sandhya Vandhanam, 1913 Iyer priest from Tamil Nadu carrying out a small ritual with his grandson. Iyers are initiated into rituals at the time of birth. In ancient times, rituals used to be performed when the baby was being separated from mother's umbilical cord. This ceremony is known as Jātakarma ...
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In Taoist rituals and practices, alcohol also plays a role as an offering and a means of connecting with the divine. An alcoholic beverage is often used in religious ceremonies and as an offering to the ancestors. The use of alcohol in Taoist rituals can symbolize purification, blessings, and the establishment of a sacred space.
Ritu Kala Samskaram, or Ritushuddhi, is a female coming-of-age ritual in South Indian Hindu traditions. The ritual is performed when a girl wears a langa voni for the first time. The event is also known as Langa Voni ( Telugu : లంగా ఓణి), Pavadai Dhavani ( Tamil : பாவாடை தாவணி), and Langa Davani ( Kannada ...
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In later years this ceremony also included the spilling of human blood from the sacrificed. [4] There was also a significant military parade in the ceremonies that further displayed the military might of the kingdom of Dahomey. [2] The Annual Customs also included a prominent structure for discussion and debate about public policy in the kingdom.