Oonjal

Oonjal

An oonjal is a swing that is typically anchored to the ceiling of a room - using iron link chains and the bottom is a wooden plan as the base. This is a popular feature in most southern Indian houses.[1] They have been not as popular as houses give way to apartments.

There is a popular wedding ritual in which the bride and groom sit on an oonjal decorated with flowers[2] and receive blessings.[3]

References

  1. ^ Aiya, V. Nagam (1999) [1906]. The Travancore state manual, Volume 2. Kerala Gazetteers Dept.. pp. 365–367. ISBN 9788185499338. 
  2. ^ Roy, Arun S. (2005). Marriage Customs And Ceremonies in World Religions. Trafford. p. 63. ISBN 9781412038485. 
  3. ^ Eraly, Abraham (2008). India. Dorling Kindersley. p. 155. ISBN 9781405329040. 

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