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Kamma Matrimony Websites

by Pavan Srinath Content Writer

The castes in Andhra Pradesh can be divided into two distinct categories.  etc., Nayudu, Kapu, Mala, Madiga, Reddy, Kamma, Brahmin, Komati, Yanadi castes are based on their tribal, cultural and religious differences, while the castes like Chakali (washerman), Kummari (potter), Kammari (smith), Kamsali (goldsmith), Mangali (barber) etc are based on the nature of work or occupation.  With a few exceptions like Brahmins, all these castes are uniquely localized in Andhra Pradesh.  Each caste has a deity and distinct social formalities. The interaction between various castes is difficult because of these religious, cultural and tribal considerations. 

Kammas and Balijas are two different sub-sects of Naidu caste. They have a lot of unique customs especially with regard to marriages. In a Kamma marriage the maternal uncle of the bride carries the bride in a basket to the mandapam. The Kammas wear sacred thread made of silver during marriages. Kammas were originally soldiers in the earlier days but now they rely on agriculture and engaging in trading activities. The word Kamma in Telugu means the ear-ring adorned by the women folk. Kamma matrimony lays a strong emphasis on spirituality. Some of the religious customs followed in Kamma marriages are:

Nalagu

A ritual where the bride and the groom are applied oil and their shoulders are pasted with turmeric flour. It is followed by other rituals.

Vira Gudi Mokaddam

 After the Nalagu the bride groom is taken to worship heroes in their traditional temple. At a given place, a temporary roof is erected (pendal) and three to five bricks are placed below it – which represent the heroes. The bricks are smeared with turmeric paste with other puja materials. Later a coconut is broken and incense sticks and camphor are burned as part of their customs.

Kanyadaan

Lot of emotional scenes (predictably) are witnessed during the Kanyadaan in a Kamma marriage. The girl’s maternal uncle carries her in a basket to the mandapam.  The bride is well adorned with a beautiful and grand wedding saree with precious jewellery. When she enters the mandapam, the bride carries betel leaves, betel nuts, coconut, sandalwood stick and a red pumpkin. During Kamma matrimony a curtain is placed – so that the bride and groom do not see each other. Once the marriage rituals come to an end, the father of the bride washes his son-in-laws’ feet with water. This particular ritual is done as it is believe that the groom is considered as a form of God.

Other rituals that take place during Kamma matrimony are Maduparkam, Mangalsutra, Kanyadaan and Saptapadi.

Of late the emergence of Kamma matrimonial portals have been beneficial to those who are residing abroad and are looking for marriage. The matrimonial portals have also reduced the dependency on marriage brokers, word of mouth referrals etc.


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