Chettiar Matrimonial
Chettiyar Wedding Rituals
Nichardatham or the engagement ceremony among the Chettiyar community is followed by the actual wedding ceremony. The mangalsutra called the thali plays a central role in the wedding ceremony as it symbolizes love and protection. Many rituals are observed while performing the ceremony. These include Padaipu, Arasanikkal and Manai Poduthai and the Minji. As with most other communities, saptapadi forms the final stage of the marriage ceremony.