Friday, March 26, 2010

Various Occasions in a Thanjavur Marathi Deshastha Household

The Naming Ceremony is called "BARSA"

The Tonsure ceremony for a baby is called " Jawla"

The Sacred Thread Ceremony is called " Munj"

Engagement Ceremony is called "Nischayathaarth"

Housewarming is called "Grihapravesh"

Marriage is called "Waraad"

In the seventh month of pregnancy, a special function is done in her parent's house called "Sreemanth"

"Atangul" is a special function held in in-laws house. ATANGUL means EIGHT FINGERS. In the month this is held, it is believed the baby would have developed 8 fingers!

Birthdays are called "UJALA DIVAS" which precisely translates to "birth day"

More later....

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