Karnataka has a long historical and cultural tradition. The Kannada community is a fun-loving race, very friendly and pure of heart. Karnataka is not a homogeneous state as evidenced by its diversity. Kannada spoken in different regions of the state has been colloquialized to such an extent that in many instances it is incomprehensible to one well versed in classical Kannada.
Like the dynamic facet of the language, their matrimonial rituals portray equal variation. The bride is always dressed in red, just like a North Indian bride, unlike a Southern bride who is normally dressed in green or yellow. The groom’s attire is quite different from that of other Indian grooms. If any state is a Mini India, it will surely be Karnataka.The Kannada matrimonial customs continued...