Experience the soulful beauty of South India: backwater mandaps surrounded by coconut groves, temple bells, traditional gold Kasavu attire, and the famous 24-dish Sadya in Kochi and Kumarakom.
Kerala weddings combine spiritual elegance with lush natural backdrops. Celebrations feature traditional Sopana Sangeetham music, sacred temple rituals (such as the Thali tying and garland exchange), and an iconic pure vegetarian Sadya served on fresh banana leaves.
Kalyanam temple rituals, Thali (sacred marital necklace) ceremony, and traditional Christian Syrian church weddings.
Ivory cotton Kasavu sarees with woven gold borders for women; traditional handwoven Mundu with silk shirts for men.
A feast of 24 distinct vegetarian dishes: Avial, Sambar, Olan, Thoran, Kalan, banana chips, and jaggery Payasam.
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An elegant 3-day Syrian Christian wedding in Kumarakom featuring backwater houseboats, church choir nuptials, Margamkali folk dance, and a 28-course coastal banquet.
A Sadya is a traditional multi-course vegetarian banquet of up to 24 dishes served on a fresh plantain (banana) leaf, featuring Avial, Sambar, Pachadi, Thoran, and sweet Payasam pudding.
Traditional Kasavu white and gold silk sarees (or set-sarees) for women, and traditional Mundu (or dhotis) with silk shirts or jubbas for men.
Read our full guide to regional Indian wedding feasts and dining etiquette.
