Both the families, along with Finahaz and Rima goes shopping for the "Manthrakodi" in Cochin
"The Syrian Christians' many wedding customs, have been influenced to a very large extent, by both Hindu and Jewish customs.One such ritual which is quite unusual is the presentation of the ‘Manthrakodi’ to a bride during the wedding ceremony itself. Simply put, ‘manthra’ means blessed and the word ‘kodi’ means new clothes. Manthrakodis are specially bought by the groom’s family and are richly embroidered with both gold and silver threads. 21 threads carefully taken from this manthrakodi are entwined in seven sets, each containing only 3 threads and it is these threads that are tied around the bride’s neck as a ‘thali’. The ‘thali maala’ which is also an important aspect of Hindu weddings, signifies that both the bride and groom are now formally a couple. While the prayers are being recited, themanthrakodi is then placed on the head of the bride. This act symbolizes the care or love that the groom promises to give his bride once they start living together and also signifies that the full responsibility of providing for her now rests with him."
"The Syrian Christians' many wedding customs, have been influenced to a very large extent, by both Hindu and Jewish customs.One such ritual which is quite unusual is the presentation of the ‘Manthrakodi’ to a bride during the wedding ceremony itself. Simply put, ‘manthra’ means blessed and the word ‘kodi’ means new clothes. Manthrakodis are specially bought by the groom’s family and are richly embroidered with both gold and silver threads. 21 threads carefully taken from this manthrakodi are entwined in seven sets, each containing only 3 threads and it is these threads that are tied around the bride’s neck as a ‘thali’. The ‘thali maala’ which is also an important aspect of Hindu weddings, signifies that both the bride and groom are now formally a couple. While the prayers are being recited, themanthrakodi is then placed on the head of the bride. This act symbolizes the care or love that the groom promises to give his bride once they start living together and also signifies that the full responsibility of providing for her now rests with him."
The families finally pick out the "Manthrakodi" and a lovely Second saree.
The above Saree is the "Manthrakodi". It is a lovely Kancheepuram Silk in Pink with a square-striped body and lovely golden borders.
And this is Rima's Second Saree, which is again a Kancheepuram Silk in Pink,and Orange.
As Rima tries out her Second Saree in Jayalakshmi.
There again, both of them sfinds some time for them..
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