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The first pooja performed by a newlywed couple is the <em>Satyanarayana pooja</em> or also called as <em>Satyanarayana Vratam</em> where the Vratam meaning in English is to take a vow by fasting.</p>\n\n<p><strong>How and When the Sathyanarayana Vratam is performed after Telugu Kamma Weddings?</strong></p>\n\n<ul><li>It is performed after the Grihapravesham or the entry of the bride into the groom's house.</li>\n\t<li>It is done just after the wedding day or a couple of days later</li>\n\t<li>It is a puja that is performed during the day and the bride and the groom fast till the Vratam is completed.</li>\n\t<li>The door of the house should be decorated with Mango leaves and colourful Rangoli has to be made in front of the house</li>\n\t<li>A Lord Satyanarayana photo is kept at the altar and is decorated with flowers or garland and Kumkum is applied to the picture.</li>\n\t<li>It starts off with prayers to Lord Ganesha to remove any obstacles that may come in the way of the pooja.</li>\n\t<li>The Vratam specifies the story mentioned in Skanda Purana by Suta Mahamuni.</li>\n\t<li>The story will be read aloud after the pooja.</li>\n\t<li>Prasadam is specially prepared and offered to God and then after the completion of pooja, it is distributed to everyone.</li>\n\t<li>This Vratam can be performed on any day except the new moon day.</li>\n\t<li>The couple eats or breaks the fasting by consuming the Prasadam only after seeing the moon and together they perform an Aarati for the gods. </li>\n</ul><p>The Kamma community are great believers of traditional customs and <em>Sathyanarayana Vratam</em> is one such pooja that is performed with great belief and adherence so that the couple lead a happy and peaceful married life.</p>","summary":""},"path":{"alias":"/wedding-rituals/telugu/kamma/post-wedding-ritual-telugu-kamma-weddings-sathyanarayana-vratam"},"field_image":{"alt":"Sathyanarayana Vratam in Telugu Kamma Weddings"},"relationships":{"field_tags":[{"id":"de6ac731-a3c7-51de-875e-a063dd6a029a","name":"Kamma","weight":1},{"id":"f8cbb61a-8fe9-5197-b669-261b114108f3","name":"Telugu","weight":1},{"id":"f7342040-b19d-5fff-a235-4e49be5a6db6","name":"Wedding Rituals","weight":34}],"field_image":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/696dfe40559399e3c13f501fcffb9854/9dc27/Telugu%2520Kamma%2520Sathyanarayana%2520Vratam.jpg","srcSet":"/static/696dfe40559399e3c13f501fcffb9854/25b50/Telugu%2520Kamma%2520Sathyanarayana%2520Vratam.jpg 75w,\n/static/696dfe40559399e3c13f501fcffb9854/aabdf/Telugu%2520Kamma%2520Sathyanarayana%2520Vratam.jpg 150w,\n/static/696dfe40559399e3c13f501fcffb9854/9dc27/Telugu%2520Kamma%2520Sathyanarayana%2520Vratam.jpg 300w,\n/static/696dfe40559399e3c13f501fcffb9854/32fd5/Telugu%2520Kamma%2520Sathyanarayana%2520Vratam.jpg 450w,\n/static/696dfe40559399e3c13f501fcffb9854/0f3a1/Telugu%2520Kamma%2520Sathyanarayana%2520Vratam.jpg 500w","sizes":"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px"}}}}}},{"id":"4e8a58ad-1bc4-59ed-98fc-a4a46a2c347d","drupal_id":"b3b3e4fa-247b-48ee-b14d-b8650d5df55e","title":"Pellikuthiru Pellikuduku Function In Telugu Kamma Weddings ","created":"2020-10-22T02:59:52+00:00","body":{"processed":"<p><em>Pellikuthiru</em> in Telugu Kamma wedding is almost similar to the North Indian ceremony called <em>Haldi</em>. <em>Pellikuthiru</em> in English means the bride and <em>Pellikuduku</em> mean bridegroom. This ceremony happens in both the bride and the groom’s respective homes before the wedding. In case of time constraints, this can be also done on the same day as the wedding.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Procedure for Pellikuthiru/Pellikudukku Ritual in Telugu Kamma Weddings</strong></p>\n\n<ul><li>The event held in the Telugu bride's house is a much larger scale than at the groom's and she also performs a <em>Lakshmi or Durga puja</em> and seeks the blessings of her elders</li>\n\t<li>The procedure for this function varies slightly according to the region and sub-caste but in general, the main procedure will remain the same</li>\n\t<li>In this ceremony, a special paste which is made of turmeric and oil is applied to both the bride and the groom.</li>\n\t<li>This ceremony is done by family members and close relatives.</li>\n\t<li>Once the paste is applied, the bride and groom go for a bath and wear new clothes. </li>\n\t<li>The reason for the <em>Haldi ceremony</em> is because turmeric is believed to be useful to ward off the evil spirits away from the bride and the groom and also it helps in getting glowing skin and looks good on their special day. </li>\n\t<li>The bride and groom do not attend each other’s functions.</li>\n\t<li>The bride and the groom are not supposed to go out anywhere after this ceremony. They are only permitted to go to the venue or to the bride or groom’s house for the wedding rituals.  </li>\n</ul><p>Some families also have a <em>Sangeet function</em> which is another Hindu wedding ritual where ladies sing songs and enjoy along with the Haldi function which is more of a Bollywood influence.</p>","summary":""},"path":{"alias":"/wedding-rituals/telugu/kamma/pellikuthiru-pellikuduku-function-telugu-kamma-weddings"},"field_image":{"alt":"Pellikuthiru Pellikuduku in Telugu Kamma Weddings"},"relationships":{"field_tags":[{"id":"de6ac731-a3c7-51de-875e-a063dd6a029a","name":"Kamma","weight":1},{"id":"f8cbb61a-8fe9-5197-b669-261b114108f3","name":"Telugu","weight":1},{"id":"f7342040-b19d-5fff-a235-4e49be5a6db6","name":"Wedding Rituals","weight":34}],"field_image":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/da648593ed8e71283ea8a873157a9277/630fb/Pellikuthiru.png","srcSet":"/static/da648593ed8e71283ea8a873157a9277/5db04/Pellikuthiru.png 75w,\n/static/da648593ed8e71283ea8a873157a9277/6d161/Pellikuthiru.png 150w,\n/static/da648593ed8e71283ea8a873157a9277/630fb/Pellikuthiru.png 300w,\n/static/da648593ed8e71283ea8a873157a9277/62b1f/Pellikuthiru.png 450w,\n/static/da648593ed8e71283ea8a873157a9277/46604/Pellikuthiru.png 500w","sizes":"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px"}}}}}},{"id":"ca4b67c7-5664-5690-9a90-ba743564a576","drupal_id":"97cf5755-d4c7-47c9-a266-acee5c7297a6","title":"Pre Wedding Ritual In Telugu Kamma Weddings - Horoscope Matching","created":"2020-10-22T02:16:03+00:00","body":{"processed":"<p>As per Hindu tradition, a marriage can happen only when the horoscopes match as that is believed to confirm compatibility and thus a sign of a happy life together. Read on to know the importance of matching the horoscope:</p>\n\n<p><strong>Significance of Horoscope Matching in Telugu Kamma Weddings</strong><br />\nA <em>Kundali</em> has 8 categories also called the <em>Kootas</em> and has <em>36 Gunas</em> or aspects and these have to match. Also, the most important aspect of horoscope matching is the position of the moon in the bride and groom's horoscope. As per astrology, it is essential that the 36 aspects or the Gunas of the horoscopes be compared and the higher the number of matches in horoscopes means better the compatibility is and results in a happy married life. The minimum Gunas for marriage approval is 18 to 24 and anything less than that is a no-go.  </p>\n\n<p>The Kamma community are strong believers in horoscope matching. A Telugu Kamma wedding happens after the horoscopes of the bride and the groom match, otherwise, they do not proceed with the alliance. </p>\n\n<ul><li>When the boy and the girl reach the marriageable age, the parents will start searching for the right partner for their children.</li>\n\t<li>Age compatibility, manners, habits, caste, family, and income are some of the things they consider while searching for a partner</li>\n\t<li>If they find the right family, they will ask for the bride’s and groom’s horoscope and birth stars.</li>\n\t<li>They consult the best astrologer renowned for horoscope matching for marriage</li>\n</ul><p>Only if the stars match and show a ‘<em>deerga porutham</em>’ (perfect match), the Kamma community will think about taking the steps forward for a wedding.</p>","summary":""},"path":{"alias":"/wedding-rituals/telugu/kamma/pre-wedding-ritual-telugu-kamma-weddings-horoscope-matching"},"field_image":{"alt":"Horoscope Matching in Telugu Kamma Weddings"},"relationships":{"field_tags":[{"id":"de6ac731-a3c7-51de-875e-a063dd6a029a","name":"Kamma","weight":1},{"id":"f8cbb61a-8fe9-5197-b669-261b114108f3","name":"Telugu","weight":1},{"id":"f7342040-b19d-5fff-a235-4e49be5a6db6","name":"Wedding Rituals","weight":34}],"field_image":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/a7a749dac664477231af7ff0a6294716/630fb/Horoscope%2520Matching.png","srcSet":"/static/a7a749dac664477231af7ff0a6294716/5db04/Horoscope%2520Matching.png 75w,\n/static/a7a749dac664477231af7ff0a6294716/6d161/Horoscope%2520Matching.png 150w,\n/static/a7a749dac664477231af7ff0a6294716/630fb/Horoscope%2520Matching.png 300w,\n/static/a7a749dac664477231af7ff0a6294716/62b1f/Horoscope%2520Matching.png 450w,\n/static/a7a749dac664477231af7ff0a6294716/46604/Horoscope%2520Matching.png 500w","sizes":"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px"}}}}}}]},"tags":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"de6ac731-a3c7-51de-875e-a063dd6a029a","name":"Kamma","path":{"alias":"/telugu-kamma"},"relationships":{"parent":[{"name":"Telugu","path":{"alias":"/telugu-wedding-rituals"},"relationships":{"parent":[{"name":"Wedding Rituals","path":{"alias":"/wedding-rituals"}}]}}]}}}]}},"pageContext":{"CategoryId":"de6ac731-a3c7-51de-875e-a063dd6a029a","CategoryName":"Kamma","CategoryPath":"/telugu-kamma"}}}