Tamil matrimony of Srilanka people is stiil observing many traditions to be followed by the bride and groom as was done thousands of years back by their ancestors.
In the ancient time as per Tamil tradition, Tamil men used to tie saffron piece or palymarah leaf piece around the neck of the bride in the wedding ceremony for to make her as his wife. Then it changed to putting three knots with the yellow twine. (Twin was made in to yellow color with the turmeric paste) around the neck of the bride. The woman wore it till their husband was alive. If they don't have it, most women don't take part in public functions

Now as traditions are little changing and women like gold, Thaale and gold chain (kodi) are a part of married Tamil women, also called as maangalyam. "Thaalek kodi. This is not assumed as a Gold Jewellery, but a spiritual ornament belongs to married women who's husband is a living person. This is made of 22 Ct gold. It contains, a Thaale, two 1/2 Sovereign gold coins, and a "Kodi" woven with Gold strings. The "Thaale kodi" must to weigh 5 sovereigns (Pown), 7Soverigns or 9 sovereigns as the whole total must be 7, 9 or 11 Sovereigns in total with "thalee" and the gold coins. This can't be bought from Jewellery shop, Must be ordered and made by a gold smith who is happily married and living along with his wife and children. Making the "Thaalekodi" by the goldsmith must start on an auspicious day and time selected by the family astrologer. This procedure will provide a happy and joyful married life for the new couple, Also there are other things worn by the married women on wedding day are "metti" on the finger of the leg and "kumkum" (Kumkumam) on the forehead.Kumkumam is made by adding lime powder to the turmeric and grinding it, in that way it turn from yellow to red color powder. Then it is presented in front of the Shakthi god to be blessed and distributed to users. Aum.

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