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Sense the Vokkaliga’s dignityVokkaligas is a caste that can be found in Karnataka. The Vokkaligas are primarily agriculturists. People of the Vokkaliga community ascribe various honorifics to their castemen, the most popular of which is Gauda, anglicized as Gowda. The words Vokkaliga and Gowda are almost synonymous in usage and in colloquial use Gowda has come to mean a Vokkaliga.
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Customs of a Vokkaliga marriage
Nischitartha
The engagement, where both families formally agree to the alliance.
Chapparashastra
The ceremonial raising of the wedding canopy at the home or hall.
Ganga Puja
Worship of the sacred waters before the wedding rites begin.
Saptapadi
The couple circles the mandap three times, then steps outside to view the sun.
Mangalsutra
The groom ties the mangalsutra; the bride’s pallav is knotted to the groom’s shalya.
Griha Pravesha
The bride enters her new home by tipping a measure of rice with her right toe, for well-being and prosperity.
Marriage in the Vokkaliga community
Marriage within the Vokkaliga community is regarded as a sacred union that brings together not only two individuals but also two families, fostering love, trust, shared values, and mutual respect. Cultural traditions, family bonds, and ethical principles continue to be at the heart of Vokkaliga matrimonial alliances, creating strong foundations for enduring relationships.