கொல்லிமலை மலையாளி இனமக்களின் திருமணச் சடங்கு முறைகள்

Kollimalai Malaiyali Inamakkalin Thirumana Sadangu Muraigal

Abstract

The social institution of 'marriage' serves as a significant support system in enabling individuals to confront the challenges of human life and attain psychological stability. In this context, the marriage rituals of the Kolli Hills Malayali community are intricately interwoven with a lifestyle rooted in nature and with unique tribal traditions. Far from being mere ceremonial acts, these rituals are centered on values such as simplicity, social cohesion, and the preservation of heritage; thus, they serve to proclaim the cultural identity and social order of this community.