The Sumuhurtam

Before the Sumuhurtam, the Groom already starts his rituals in the “Mandapam” during which time, the Bride is performing Pooja to Goddess Parvati (Also known as Gauri) in another room. She prays to Goddess Gauri to bless her with a happy married life, and during this pooja the Bride is not supposed to utter a single word. At an appointed time, the priests at the “Mandapamm” ask the Bride