Pelli Poola Jada

  For a South Indian bride, the bridal flower jada is an essential hair accessory that adds elegance and charm to her overall look. A jada is a long braid made of flowers, usually jasmine or roses, that is wrapped around the bride's hair. It is a traditional hair accessory that has been used in South Indian weddings for centuries. The bridal flower jada is a versatile accessory that can be customized to suit the bride's preferences. The flowers used in the jada can be of different colors and sizes, and the jada itself can be made in different lengths depending on the bride's hair. Some brides prefer to have a single long jada, while others prefer to have multiple smaller jadas. The jada is typically secured to the hair with hairpins or other hair accessories. It is important to ensure that the jada is firmly attached to the hair to prevent it from falling off during the wedding ceremony. The bridal flower jada is not only a beautiful accessory but also has a symbolic meani...

A Purna-Kumbha (kalash) is made from a coconut known as Sriphala (Sri, the name of the goddess Laxmi, signifying riches; phal, fruit). The coconut is also a separate object of devotion. A single coconut also represents the Lord. The three coconut eyeballs stand in for Shiva's three eyes. Except for a tuft on top, the dried coconut's fibre covering has been removed. The coconut's markings give it the appearance of a human head. The coconut is shattered, signifying the ego's destruction. The white kernel, or the mind, is presented to the Lord along with the juice within, which stands for the inner inclinations (vasanas). The water within the coconut or Kobbari Kudakalu leaks out when it is broken. As a result, the fibre of desire covers the heart, symbolised by the coconut. It transforms into a sacrifice to God after we purge it of all selfish wants and provide the core. A mind that has been thus cleaned by the Lord's touch is served as Prasad. It is normal for someo...