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Balle Mallarada Puje is a Hindu marriage ritual performed in some parts of Karnataka.Worship of bangles and presentation of bangles to married women is believed to be productive for an ideal married life to the person whoso worships and presents them. This ceremony is known as Balle Mallarada Puje
The next ritual is Pade Puje
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After the Yenne Saastra, at the beginning of the Hindu marriage rituals, auspicious omens are looked for. When pleasing or agreeable omens are observed, Shakunamanojaya is said to be achieved. The way is then clear for the performance of the next ritual, which is Balle Mallarada Puje.
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