After the ''
Yenne Saastra'', at the beginning of the
Hindu marriage rituals, auspicious
omen
An omen (also called ''portent'') is a phenomenon that is believed to foretell the future, often signifying the advent of change. It was commonly believed in ancient times, and still believed by some today, that omens bring divine messages fr ...
s are looked for. When pleasing or agreeable omens are observed, Shakunamanojaya (which literally means the conquering of one's mind by omens) is said to be achieved. The way is then clear for the performance of the next ritual, which is
Balle Mallarada Puje.
Hindu wedding rituals
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