A Telugu wedding ritual, Talambralu is metaphoric to the couple's life ahead filled with happiness, prosperity and understanding.
During this ritual, the bride and groom exchange garlands and the shower each other with pearls and rice mixed along with saffron and turmeric.
The rice is predominantly used because it is the staple diet of the state, it is considered auspicious for rituals.
It takes place after tying the knot and what begins with taking turns soon becomes a hilarious competition between the couple, the guests also sprinkle the couple with flower petals and rice in the form of blessings for their future together.
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