Seven Types Of Tamil Marriages
The difference between the present custom of demanding money from the Bride was not in vogue.
In Vedic times also the Dowry was to be paid by the Bridegroom and not by the bride.
In Tamil Culture., the Parisam, Dowry, may be movable or immovable assets and the Brides parents determine this.
6.Eru Thazhuvudahal,Fighting against a Bull , overpowering it and getting married.
7.Madaleruthal.
The man who is unable to get married his loved one, smears ashes over his body,wears flowers not used generally, like 'Erukku'-Calotropis gigantea or Calotropis makes a Horse out of Palm leaves , gets onto a horse and rides slowly through the city. crying aloud his Love's name.
This was regarded as the worst type of Marriage.
This can was done only when the love was mutual, one-sided affairs do not lead to this.
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