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I started doing fact finding into 'goan cazar' traditions at the request of my neice who is getting married. In the process I discovered the meaning in these traditional rituals. After the 'sorro' is over. We are not 'fiddlers on the roof'. CHUDDO On the day of the first wedding bann, the bride is invited to the house of her maternal uncle (mamaguer) for lunch. The uncle offers her chuddo, a bunch of multi-colored glass bangles that are worn on both hands. A cankonkar (bangle seller) is present to fit the bangles and there is a lot of singing and dancing. Chuddo, symbolizes engagement of the bride. ROSS Ross comes from the word apros, which is the first coconut juice. It is celebrated a day before the wedding in the homes of the bride and groom. Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to apply coconut juice and oil to different parts of the body; from head to the limbs. The ceremonies include prayer, feasting, singing and dancing. Ross, signifies purification and invokes blessings for prosperity in married life. It also marks the end of bachelorhood and spinsterhood. PORTONNEM Portonnem comes from the konkani word apovnemn, which literally means an invitation. The day after the wedding, the bridal couple and close family and friends of the groom are invited to the brides home for lunch. Prayers are offered and good wishes expressed for the happiness and prosperity of the newly married couple. Feasting, singing and dancing that accompany most goan wedding traditions, continue.
