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Telugu (Andhra)
Wedding

"Sweet & Spicy Union"

The Journey

The Ritual Journey

Follow the sacred path from beginning to blessed union

01 / 05
Pre Wedding

Snathakam

Graduation Ceremony

Silver thread marks graduation from bachelorhood

Snathakam

Traditional Attire

The Garments of Celebration

The garments that define the celebration

BrideDharmavaram Pattu
Andhra SilkMuted gold zari, known as 'Bridal Saree of Andhra'
GroomPancha & PetaTraditional cream dhoti with silk kurta and distinctive turban

Sacred Ornaments

Each Piece Tells a Story

Each piece earns its own reveal — click a card to uncover its meaning

Vaddanam
waist
Vaddanam
Waist of Lakshmi
Cultural Significance
Vaddanam

Ornate waist belt featuring Goddess Lakshmi, crucial piece of Telugu bridal jewelry

Bottu Mala
neck
Bottu Mala
Pearl Strands
Cultural Significance
Bottu Mala

Multi-strand pearl and gold necklace traditional to Andhra brides

Sutralu
neck
Sutralu
United Pendants
Cultural Significance
Sutralu

Two disc-shaped pendants from both families united on the Mangalsutra

The Feast

Telugu Bhojanam

Notably spicier feast with distinctive tangy notes from Andhra

Telugu Bhojanam
Traditional Feast
Telugu Bhojanam
Banana Leaf
4 dishes
Gongura Pulihora
Sorrel leaf rice with sour kick
rice
Avakaya
Mandatory mango pickle
pickle
Pulihora
Tangy tamarind rice
rice
Bobbatlu
Sweet stuffed flatbread
dessert