Pali means row of trees and this ritual would have been planting of trees by the groom's and bride's families for the upkeep and happiness of the groom and the bride. In modern days, this consists of sowing germinated seeds of nine kinds of pre-soaked cereals in 5 mud pots (layered with green grass and bilva leaves) by married women (Sumangalis) relatives of the groom and the bride. They first sow the germinated seeds and pour milk with water over it. It is a custom nowadays to have five such pots for each side. Five sumangalis (three from the groom's relatives and two from the bride's relatives in case of the groom's side and three from the bride's relatives and two from the bride's side in case of bride's side) sow the germinated grain and pray for long happy married life for the couple as well as several children to brighten their homes.
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The information is very useful. These days, Nava Dhanyams are filled in the five mud pots and after purification by Mantras, these nava dhanyams are emptied into water in a container.
In modern trend, many religious events are performed by Indians living abroad. Difficulty is experienced in procuring these paaligais made of mud.
I would like to know if there are permissible alternatives like Brass / Copper, as mud bowls are likely to be broken during transit from India to other countries.
G. RANGARAJAN, Adyar, CHENNAI 600020
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