How do malayalis marry?
Marrying their friends or classmates. They defy all odds and marry the ones they really love and even if their families disapprove them, they prove them wrong by living happily. Many of the Malayali people marry someone either from other religion, caste, country and state. The cultural exchange becomes the best part.
What does Malayali girls call their husband?
I have often seen many ladies calling their husbands as “Etta or “Chetta”(if they belong to the Hindu community), “Ikka”(if they are Muslims) and “Ichaya” or “Achaya (if they are Christians). All these terms are synonymous to the word “brother” and it happens mostly because of the age gaps.
What is a Keralite bride?
Keralite brides are famous for being decked in gold. The traditional boat race of Kerala, known as vallam kali, is a race of canoes, or snake boats. The method of creating these boats dates back 650 years, when they were first created for the harvest festival.
Why Kerala cuisine is the best in India?
The main aim is the coordination of body and mind. A characteristic of Kerala’s cuisine is the steamed foods. Using rice as the primary ingredient, a number of dishes such as vellayappam, idiyappam, and idly are produced by steaming. Made with coconut milk, they form an excellent healthy breakfast or snack.
Is there any caste consciousness among Nasranis?
The caste consciousness is prevalent till today among the Nasranis. There are many other Hindu traditions followed by Christians such as dowry system, decorations with rice flower, forty-one day observance after a death in the family.
What makes a Malayali’s House special?
It is said that the ultimate achievement of a Malayali’s life is determined by the size of his house. While this notion may be changing, stately homes with full amenities are a ubiquitous sight throughout the state. A distinctive feature is the grand boundary wall and opulent gate.