Importance of Mangal Sutra in kerala wedding
A mangala sutra (from Sanskrit mangal , meaning "holy, auspicious", and sutra , meaning "thread") is a sacred necklace that a Hindu groom ties around the bride's neck in a ceremony called Mangalya Dharanam ( Hindi for: "wearing the auspicious" ), which identifies her as a married woman. The woman continues to wear the mangala sutra as a sign of her marital status . The practice originated in southern part of India.It is also practiced by Saint Thomas Christians .In all Kerala Wedding this ritual still follows and really Important.