Oonjal

An oonjal is a swing that is typically anchored to the ceiling of a room - using iron link chains and the bottom is a wooden plank. This used to be a popular item of furniture in most southern Indian houses.[1] They have been not as popular as houses give way to apartments. There is a popular wedding ritual in which the bride and groom sit on an oonjal decorated with flowers[2] and receive blessings.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Aiya, V. Nagam (1999) [1906]. The Travancore state manual, Volume 2. Kerala Gazetteers Dept. pp. 365–367. ISBN 978-81-85499-33-8.
  2. ↑ Roy, Arun S. (2005). Marriage Customs And Ceremonies in World Religions. Trafford. p. 63. ISBN 978-1-4120-3848-5.
  3. ↑ Eraly, Abraham (2008). India. Dorling Kindersley. p. 155. ISBN 978-1-4053-2904-0.
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