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Mandap, Manavarai, Thali Petti — the tradition we live.
Tamil and South Asian wedding decoration, designed by someone who lives this tradition.
Glossary
The elements we build
Anyone searching for „Mandap" is usually searching for more than a word. A brief grounding in the main pieces of a Tamil wedding setup.
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Mandap
The central wedding pavilion — four pillars, one canopy, the space where the ceremony happens. We build it modular, scaled to your venue.
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Manavarai
The wedding stage in the Tamil setup — where the couple and family sit during the ceremony. Backdrop, seating platform and florals are designed together.
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Thali Petti
The casket for the wedding chain (Thali). More than decor — a symbol of a beautiful new beginning. We design the box, the tray and the floral framing to match the theme.
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Pallakku
The traditional wedding palanquin — today often a ceremonial entrance. On request.
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Pongal setup
For the South Indian harvest festival in January we build traditional setups — sugarcane, the clay pot, kolam patterns.
Why this page has its own space
Mandap, Manavarai, Thali Petti — these are not interchangeable decor words. They are elements of a tradition I grew up with. This page is for the diaspora community searching for the right words. And for anyone planning a South Asian wedding who wants a partner who knows what each piece means.
More about my storyMandap, Manavarai, Thali Petti, Pallakku, Pongal — by hand, modular, matched to your venue.
What we actually build
- —Mandap backdrop, modular, scaled to your ceiling
- —Manavarai seating platform with florals and lighting
- —Entrance florals and welcome table
- —Thali Petti setup with matching tray
- —Photo corner for family portraits
Tamil and German. Tamil and French. Hindu and Christian. We adapt the setup — tradition is respected, never forced. Tell us about both sides of the family, we think with you.
[Arulini delivers: realistic lead time for weddings — recommendation at least X months.]
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