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Mangala or the customary Coorg wedding is solemnized by elders with their wishes and blessings and conspicuous in their absence is the priest who usually performs a wedding in India. Hence a wedding in Coorgi custom is sans smoke filled ritual and is replaced with unique

Every woman deserves to look beautiful. It is true that "beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder" and "beauty is a mirror of your heart" and so on. That being said, when a study was done on why women wear make-up, a majority of the women said that it made them feel more confident and

When we say “Kerala”, I’m sure the first thing that comes to any mind is “God’s own country”. As you continue to ponder, your imagination carries you to the greenery, the backwaters, picturesque coconut trees and a land rich in culture and tradition. This is the land that keeps up to

Indian weddings are known for their love, emotion, ceremonies and lots of good food. Love – All of you would have come across the girl’s family, especially the mother shedding tears as they send her off into a new family

The grandeur of a wedding in the Tamil custom is in the number of guests attending the wedding. It is customary for only relatives and close friends gracing the lengthy rituals of a Tamil wedding also known as Kalyanam. While horoscopes, astrology and the placement of the

In a world that is shrinking due to technological advancements, it is but natural for practices to change and a gradual mix of various global cultures. However, still, in some parts of the world like India, arranged marriages are still in practice. Apparently, there should be enough evidence

Andhra Pradesh is one of the prolific southern states in India and is well known for their extensive agricultural lands and the many number of people involved in farming. Just as in most of India, here too, the customs and rituals are diverse and extensive. This is possibly due to the

One of the most defining characteristics of Indian culture is the hospitality. People in India love to regard and honor their guests. A common saying is “atithi devo bhava,” meaning, “Guests are forms of God”. We, as Indians are genotypically trained to treat our guests well. So when they

Wedding happens once in a life time and we need to cherish and live every moment of the day, however because of excitement and anxiety we may not be able to register every bit of our emotions and excitement, the people who had been with us on the joyous moment hence the best

The wedding reception usually follows the wedding, either the same evening or the next day. Generally the wedding is hosted by the bride’s parents and the reception is hosted by the groom’s parents. A wedding reception does not have any rituals as such, however there might be a small