Nandi pooje-seeking the belssings of family ancestors.
Hoovilya
Chappara pooje
The marriage rituals are initiated through “Punyaha Vachana” which includes pujas conducted to seek the blessings of various deities like Ganapathi, Varuna, Navagrahas and the family deity (Kula Devata). The “Naandi” deity who represents the family’s ancestors, is worshipped to seek their blessings.
Hoovilya
Chapra Pooje
The Mother Goddess is invoked through girls and women and her blessings sought by propitiating them with food, gifts and other accessories.
The decorative Chapra made of coconut fronds which erected at the entrance of the house is also worshipped. This is to mark the beginning of an auspicious event.