Monday, April 28, 2008

Ponnuruku (Gold Melting Ceremony)

27 January 2008
Taman Melawati

Preparation at the Groom's Residence






























Arrival of the Bride's Party




Carrying trays containing wedding gifts for the Groom from the Bride


The Gold Melting Ceremony


Saying a prayer at the altar








The gold sovereign to be melted












The Pathar (Goldsmith) lighting the fire with coal












The Pathar handing over the melted gold


Getting blessings from Amma & Papa




The melted gold placed in a flower and coconut








Planting the Kalyana Murunggai Tree
















Gifts for the Bride










Picture Time
























Lunch

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