Understand the Telugu People - Widow Matrimony

Telugu people are the ethnic group in India who speak Telugu language. The language traces its ancestry to the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This is the third most spoken language in India, and also the official language of Andhra Pradesh. It is an ancient language that has deep rich cultural-historical roots. It is also called the Italian language of the East. Telugu literature is influenced by Sanskrit and Hindu Literature. In this article, we will discuss the beliefs and cultures of Telugu and Telugu widow matrimony.

Andhra Pradesh is famous for the home of Hindu saints belongs to all castes. It is the home of many famous pilgrimage places like:

·         Tirupati or Tirumala

·         Kanaka Durga Temple

·         Srikalahasti

·         Kanipakam

·         Simhachalam

·         Srisailam

Their cuisines are very unique and sounds interesting like, bandar laddu, avakaya, pulusu, jonna kudu, kaja and arisa. In these cuisines, they use spices, fruit, and vegetable which are grown in this region. They mostly use boiled rice with different types of curries.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana or Telugu is also famous for its movies, music, and classical dances in which Kuchipudi is most famous one.

The wardrobe collection of Telugu peoples is also different and unique like men used to wear Uttareeyam or Pai Pancha, Dhoti kurta, and Lungi. While women wear Langa Voni (Sari) and Lehenga.

Many annual festivals are performed in Andhra Pradesh by Telugu people like:

·         Maha Shivaratri

·         Hanuman Jayanti

·         Krishna Janmashtami

·         Dasara

Deepavli and many others along with Ramadan, both Eid ul fitr and Azha, Moharram Easter and Christmas are among minorities. Telugu Hindu Wedding Ceremony is the traditional ceremony of the Telugu people. In the 19th century, this ceremony was celebrated for sixteen days but in modern times it lasts up to two or more days. In Telugu, the wedding is considered the strongest of social bonds or a spiritual merge of two pure souls.

Vadi Biyyam is a traditional ceremony related to marriage in Andhra Pradesh. It starts before marriage. This ceremony comes after every three years of marriage in which parents of bride invite all the relatives to their home. The bride’s parents give money to buy clothes for the ceremony. In this ceremony rice, turmeric, coconut core and hot chili powder are used to spread by other married women.

Telugu Widow Matrimony

In an old Hindu tradition, a woman whose husband dies must immolate herself on her husband’s funeral pyre. This process used to be called Sati. But after 1829, East India Company banned this ritual. In the early 20th century, a leading Telugu newspaper organized  public awareness about the Telugu widow matrimony. In their editorials and journals, they promoted the importance of Telugu widow matrimony. Now, it is not difficult for a widow or widower to find a partner for life again. There are many matrimonial sites and organizations for those who want a remarriage. People leave their information with pictures on these matrimonial sites for marriage proposals where they can easily find life partners. These sites are authentic and most of the time responsible for those marriages. These organizations also organize meetings among families to give a final shape to proposals.