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29. The Noble Bridegroom
… literature. The kunkum paste adorning the bridegroom is traditionally applied to the forehead for Hindu rituals and … Muslims leading the procession were known for their traditional connection to boats and the sea—as were the …
28. The Gold-Clad Bride
… Let us bow down in our Jutapaḷḷi. This is one of many songs traditionally sung the night before a wedding, at a women’s …
27. The Elegantly Adorned Bride
… clothing and ornaments of jewelry and flowers, including a traditional upper garment and waist-chain. While a bundle of … celebrate with the Kerala custom of adorning the bride in traditional dress and elaborate jewelry at a community party … her wedding. This custom is similar, in some ways, to the traditional “henna” celebrations of Bene-Israel, Yemenite, …
26. After the Bath
… a beautiful lamp may you always shine! This short song was traditionally chanted by women who accompanied a bride as …
25. Song of the Four Crowns
… that we have translated as “good old oil” refers to a traditional Kerala women’s process of preserving oil by …
24. Blessing for the Bridegroom
… 1987, 238, 273n1). [2] The same melody was traditionally used for song 15 , “Sefer Torah Dedication … holiday. In the wedding context, the same melody was used traditionally for the Hebrew song Kikhlot Yeini (’ Areshet …
19. As You Stand Before Us (Saturday Night Bride Song)
… _______________________________ [1] The other Kerala Jews traditionally celebrated weddings on Tuesdays, which was …
17. Blessing Song
… blessing song in the repertoire of Knanaya Christians, who traditionally claim to be descended from early Kerala Jews …
11. Famous Kochi Harbor
… following song 22. The shofar is a musical instrument traditionally made of a ram’s horn and blown on important …
8. Kadavumbhagam—Kochi Synagogue Song
… laying of the foundation with embedded gold and jewels— a traditional Kerala practice. Following construction of the … going up to it. Measurements are specified in kols —a traditional Malayalam measure by means of a carpenter’s rod, …