Oonjal - An Immortal Ballad Of Tradition

“Life is like a swing, Moving up and down, Just hold it tight and enjoy the ride”. Have you ever been to a South Indian Wedding? Attending Iyer weddings is a delight forever. The numerous different ceremonies consisting of diverse rituals are an ode to the Tamil tradition. The wedding experience is splendid for not only the bride and groom but also both the families and the guests. One such proverbial ritual is the “Oonjal” ceremony. Many of us would not have heard this name before. Oonjal in Tamil means swing. There are numerous Oonjal Decoration Ideas but let's take a peek into this interesting ritual.

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In this ritual, the bride and the groom are seated on a swing handsomely decked with flowers and other decorative ornaments. They are then swung back and forth on the swing symbolising staying together in all situations whether good or bad.  The elderly women in the family then go around the couple singing traditional hymns and showering blessings in the form of flowers. Later the women touch their feet to smear a mixture of milk and sandalwood paste and they are given milk and sugar to eat.

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The Oonjal celebration is one of the most fun-filled traditions bringing smiles to everybody's faces.

Oonjal Decoration Ideas With Marigold

Marigold has a special place in Indian tradition. It is considered the most auspicious flower and is used in all holy practices. Most Oonjal decoration ideas use yellow and orange marigolds. Not only are they pocket-friendly, but they also look amazingly beautiful. Pair them with the jasmine and see how they’d wonder to the celebrations.

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Minimalist style Oonjal Decoration Idea

 Many couples prefer to go simple with the Oonjals. So, if you are looking for something minimalistic, then bookmark these Oonjal Decoration ideas right away.

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Bedeck the swing with multicoloured flowers

Make your swing a showstopper by decorating it with jasmine, roses and other colourful flowers in combination with the evergreen marigold. The big, bold and vibrant coloured flowers and different types of leaves simply look heavenly and hence are one of our favourite Oonjal Decoration Ideas.

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If you wish your swing to look simple yet elegant, use a combination of green and white to dominate the decoration and use roses to give the highlighting.

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This Oonjal Decoration Idea has left us awe-struck. The excellent combination of flowers simply looks like it has been lifted directly from the garden.

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We could not lift our eyes from this unique and elegant Oonjal Decoration Idea. Such a marvellously decorated swing is simply our favourite. This gentle and refreshingly decorated, white swing which comes with shades contrasted with a heavily decked-up floral background would certainly leave an impression on all your guests. The brilliant use of flowers and the colour of the swing to contrast and yet complement each other is just unbeatable. The vivacious background would turn each of your pictures into a classic, elegant and memorable shot.

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Go with the pastel hues in Oonjal decoration. Match the flowers with the sofa cushions and background go for the Oonjal celebration in style.

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Go elementary and uncomplicated with green and white swing decorations. If the ritual is taking place in the garden, simplicity does wonder in the green background.

So, if you are getting hitched the south Indian way, go for these wonderful swing decoration ideas for the Oonjal ceremony.