![]() Telugu marriage is sanctified by seven pledges made by the bride and groom and begins when the bride and groom have completed seven revolutions around a sacred fire. There is a Telugu saying that "Marriage is supposed to be a family union and not an individual formality." However, with changing mindset of the younger generation and due to globalization, marriage these days is being mainly focused solely on the union of the young couple only. The pelli or wedding is considered the strongest of social bonds, and is said to spiritually merge two souls opening the doors to gruhastaashramam (household life). ![]() In modern times, it can last two or more days, depending on the family's financial and social status. ![]() In the 19th century, the ceremony could last up to sixteen days ( Padahaaru Rojula Panduga). The Telugu Hindu wedding ceremony ( Telugu: తెలుగు వివాహ వేడుక, Telugu Vivāha Vēḍuka ?) is the traditional wedding ceremony of the Telugu people in India.
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