Cultural Heritage Writer
Sujata Iyer is a cultural heritage writer specializing in the rich tapestry of South Indian wedding traditions. With a postgraduate degree in cultural studies and over a decade of research into Kerala's diverse ceremonial practices, Sujata documents the rituals, customs, and symbolic meanings behind Hindu wedding traditions across communities — from Nair and Namboodiri ceremonies to Ezhava and Viswakarma practices. She also covers cross-cultural wedding customs from across South India. At itsmy.wedding, Sujata writes in-depth tradition guides that help modern couples understand and honour their heritage while planning celebrations that feel authentic and meaningful.
Plan a south Indian temple wedding across 12+ venues in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & AP — costs from ₹15,000, booking steps, rituals.
30+ wedding halls near Guruvayur temple with 2026 prices from ₹15,000-₹3 lakh. Devaswom halls, AC auditoriums, luxury resorts, and budget options.
Ready-to-use Kerala wedding invitation wording for Hindu, Christian, and Muslim ceremonies. 15+ templates in Malayalam and English with formatting rules.
Bridal mehndi in Kerala costs ₹5,000–₹35,000 in 2026. Your complete guide to mailanchi traditions, design trends, artist pricing, and stain care tips.
Explore every pre-wedding ritual in Kerala across Hindu, Christian, and Muslim traditions — Nischayam, Mehendi, Mailanchi, and modern additions with costs.
Guide to 12 iconic Kerala bridal jewellery pieces — Manga Mala from ₹4.5 lakh, Kasumalai from ₹3.75 lakh at 2026 gold rates. Significance and styling tips.
Kerala wedding traditions across Hindu, Christian, and Muslim communities explained. Covers thalikettu, nikah, church rites, and sadya with 20+ dishes.
A traditional Kerala wedding spans 6–8 hours with rituals from nilavilakku lighting to thalikettu. Step-by-step guide with timing and vendor coordination.