Abstract
The matrimony or wedding is one of the most important religious, social and cultural practices for almost all nations in the world. It involved processes and bringing a number of meanings that are significant to human society, culture and relationships. The rites and rituals observed on the day of wedding play a very significant role in the marriage. In the customs of upper caste communities, especially among the Namboothiris of Malabar, there can be seen a number of ritual rites in connection with marriage. Normally the marriage takes place in brides illam. In the early period, the women had no right to select her counterpart.
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