Rod Nam Sang

(pouring of holy water)

The bride and groom sit close together. Flower garlands are placed around their necks and two circles of connected twine are placed on their heads. Starting with the senior members of the family - each person in turn approaches the couple - makes a blessing for lifelong happiness as they pour water on the couple’s hands from a conch shell called “Sang”.

Small ornamented silver bowls, called “Khan” are placed on small pedestals to collect the water poured over the hands of the newlyweds. These bowls are filled with the petals of the lotus (the blossom of fertility) and other flowers in elaborate patterns to symbolise the happy union.

After all the guests have blessed the couple, the water from the bowls will be poured into the garden.

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