Kerala is a beautiful place where life of people is basically centered on the various activities, including fishing. Kerala has many rich resources blessed by nature. Rich vegetation and harvests of coconut and supari are the main features of the Kerala state. The system of marriage that existed in Kerala is vast and diverse. Marriage …
Kashmir is the paradise of India. It is valley which constitutes Dal Lake, shikaras and palm trees. The sight of migratory birds in half-frozen lake water does give a very impressive view to the onlookers. Kashmir is the beautiful valley with mountains gracing its magestic backdrops, and refreshing cold air filling the atmosphere. Kashmiri society …
Marriage for Kannada is rather a very simple type of marriage. In Kannada marriage, various rituals are performed. ‘Naandi’ is performed at the separate houses of both the boy and the girl. It is performed so that everything in that marriage ceremony, as well as in the married life, goes on peacefully. Another important ritual …
Kurdish culture has distinctive traits that are different from that of other cultures; however, Kurdish traditions are somewhat similar to those of the Iranians. Some of these similarities include the large celebrations involved with occasions like weddings. Additionally, both cultures celebrate ‘Newroz’, which is their New Year celebration. Newroz is celebrated on twenty first of …
The Kamba is a tribe found in the Eastern Province of Kenya, in the greater East African region. They have deep-rooted traditions, which are practiced especially in their marriage customs. Under the Kamba customs, during a Kamba wedding, a man must show his respect for the bride’s family by first acknowledging that their girl has …
The Kalenjin are a Kenyan ethnic community that comprises of eight tribes. They are about 2.7 Million Kalenjins who live in the Kenyan western highlands. The name Kalenjin roughly translates to ‘I tell you’. Kalenjin weddings were a blend of tradition and customs. There are certain preparations that a couple had to go through before …
Japanese Marriage presents a mixed blend of various customs. In Japan, marriage is an occasion for gathering, fun and frolic. It is practiced with the rituals which represent it as a sacred union of two souls. Once girls and boys are of the age to marry, a search for the suitable match is set. In …
Jain Marriage rituals are somewhat different from other Hindu religions. ‘Jain Samaj’, as it is popularly called, contains various books on the ‘ain vivah vidhi’, which are written by popular writers. The Jain community practices various traditions which are exclusive for the Jain people. Most worldly practices are acceptable to the Janis, as long as …
Indonesia bears a most thrilling landscape, great for wedding photos! Their are many traditions and stipulations that are part of the traditional Indonesian wedding courtship. Firstly, it is important to note that in Indonesia that people that intend to marry must first belong to a ‘Batak’ or tribe. If this is not the case they …
Indian weddings are not just about serious rituals and customs. There are various other fun filled moments in traditional Indian wedding ceremonies that lightens the mood and will remain as cherished moments in the coming years. Weddings mark the beginning of a new relationship not just between two individuals, but also between two families. There …