Chettiar Tamil Nadu
Matrimonial
Hindu Chettiar Tamil Nadu Matrimony celebrations takes place with great fervor and include traditional rituals. The Chettair's of Tamil Nadu belongs to the business and trading class and are very rich and progressive social group. The Hindu Chettiar in Tamil Nadu follows endogamy, though educated community members are going for marriage alliances outside their community. The matrimonial rituals include engagement ceremony, Padaipu(ancestors are honoured) and the 'seven circles' around fire.