Tag: Arya Vaishya
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Field Crossing and Tali: Vizianagaram’s Century-Old Wedding Ritual
Introduction to a Quietly Spectacular Tradition In Shringavarapukota town of Vizianagaram district, a distinctive wedding rite continues to weave culture, faith, and community into the fabric of life. Known locally as the Field Crossing and Tali ritual, it is observed by Arya Vaishya families during their weddings. Although the main ceremonies take place in town…
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Vizianagaram’s Here Tali, There: A Century-Old Wedding Ritual
A Century-Old Rite in Vizianagaram In the town of Shringavarapukota, Vizianagaram district, a distinctive wedding custom endures among the Arya Vaishya community. Even as many wedding events take place within the household, a special moment during the muhurtham requires the couple to cross the local polimera boundary and have the mangalsutra tied away from home.…
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Pelli Ikkada Tali Akkada: Vizianagaram’s Hundred-Year Wedding Ritual
A Unique Vizianagaram Tradition: Pelli Ikkada Tali Akkada In the heart of Vizianagaram district, particularly in the town of Srungavarapukota, a time-honored wedding ritual continues to captivate locals and visitors alike. Known as Pelli Ikkada Tali Akkada, literally translating to “the wedding here, the tali there,” this practice sees the bride and groom cross a…