Chettinad Wedding
"Mercantile Grandeur"
Weddings of the Nagarathar community are less about Vedic austerity and more about the grandeur of the clan, the transfer of immense wealth, and integration into an elaborate kinship network.
The Ritual Journey
Follow the sacred path from beginning to blessed union
Traditional Attire
The garments that define the celebration
BrideKanjivaram with Kaluthiru
Silk with Heavy JewelryPink silk towel (Mamakara Pattu) worn by maternal uncles
GroomTraditional Veshti
White silk dhoti with gold border
Sacred Ornaments
Each piece tells a story of heritage
neckKaluthiru
"The Sacred Neck Jewel"
Massive double-stranded gold necklace with 34 handcrafted pieces, Lakshmi pendant, and Gowrishankaram motifs
neckBurmese Ruby Set
"Kempu Heritage"
Historically featured Burmese rubies (Kempu) from trade connections
giftKottan Baskets
"Chettinad Craft"
Vibrant hand-woven palm leaf baskets for Seer Varisai display
The Wedding Feast
Chettinad Virundhu — Banana Leaf
Spicy and aromatic feast famous for unique spice blends
Serving Order
Signature Dishes
Chettinad Chicken
Signature spice blend
Kuzhi Paniyaram
Sweet/savory dumplings
Kavuni Arisi
Black rice pudding
What Makes It Unique
Architecture
Weddings held in ancestral homes with Burmese teak, Italian marble, and Athangudi tiles
Seer Varisai
Elaborate dowry display arranged in multiples of seven in Kottan baskets