Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda marriage: Kodava community rituals, the actress is likely to follow on her big day

Rashmika Mandanna honouring her Kodava roots

• Rashmika Mandanna to marry Vijay Deverekonda on February 26
• Wedding to feature unique Kodava rituals and attire
• Traditional Kodava music, dance, and cuisine expected at ceremony

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Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who is a popular name in Bollywood and Telugu film industries, is going to tie the knot with her Dear Comrade co-star Vijay Deverekonda on February 26.

The actress, who hails from the proud Kodava (Coorgi) community is going to marry Vijay, who is from Telangana.

Rashmika Mandanna hails from Kodava (Coorgi) community , a martial race with a rich cultural identity that is completely different from South Indian customs.

When Rashmika gets married on February 26, it is highly likely that her wedding would reflect her Kodava roots. It could possibly blend elements from the broader South Indian traditions she has grown up around.

Rashmika was born in Virajpet in Karnataka’s Kodagu district.

Now that the Sikandar actress is trying the knot in two days from now, here's a detailed look at the rituals she would likely follow:

Mangala Snana 

Like most South Indian brides, Rashmika would likely begin her wedding festivities with the Mangala Snana, which is a ritual that involves purification bath performed on the morning of the wedding.

Turmeric paste, oil, and holy water are applied by close family members as a blessing for prosperity and fertility to the bride-to-be. In Kodava culture, this ceremony is intimate and filled with traditional songs, often performed at home.

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Kodava style bridal wear

One of the most striking aspects of a Kodava wedding is the bride’s unique way of draping her saree. Unlike the conventional South Indian drape, the Kodava bride pleats her saree at the back, symbolising readiness and strength.It is also a nod to the warrior lineage of the community.

Rashmika would likely wear a richly woven silk saree (often red or white with gold borders) with heavy gold temple jewellery, a distinctive veil pinned at the back. Along with it traditional ornaments like the Jomala (waist belt).

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Kannikey (blessings by elders)

Kodava weddings stress on ancestral blessings and the bride seeks permission and blessings from elders before the ceremony. Unlike typical Hindu weddings that revolve around the Agni, Kodava weddings do not traditionally involve fire rituals. Instead, the emphasis is on family lineage and ancestral respect.

Exchange of garlands and tying of the Mangalya

While Kodava weddings differ from the Hindu weddings, many modern families have started incorporating the tying of the mangalya or the mangalsutra, which is also called Thaali an important ritual in the Telugu wedding.

Traditional Kodava music and dance

Her wedding would almost certainly feature traditional Kodava folk music - which has the rhythmic beats of the Valaga (traditional drum) and warrior-style dance performances, central to the Koorg weddings.The Kodava community is also known for celebratory gunshots fired ceremonially during weddings, which symbolise both valour and joy. But knowing the modern days, many families have toned this down.

Feast with Kodava Cuisine

No Kodava wedding is complete without an elaborate feast. Traditional dishes like Pandi Curry (Kodava pork curry),Kadambuttu (rice dumplings), Bamboo shoot curry, Akki rotti, Traditional sweets made with jaggery and coconut are likely to be served to the family and friends at her wedding.

Rashmika Mandanna has often spoken about her pride in being from Karnataka and her connection to her hometown.