Today my parents went to my sisters house to give "Pongal Varisai". In our family all parents will give Pongal Varisai to the married daughters. The pongal varisai will have two important things. One is Ghee and the thread (Thiri). This is used to light the Vilakku(lamp). In addition, they give fruits, nuts, and money.
I was wondering how these people remember and send it every year. My mother is still getting it from my uncles by post. This tradition is still continuing in most of our families. I was asking the meaning of this tradition to my Aunt(mother in law). She said that the girl should light the Vilakku with the Ghee and the Thread sent by her parents/brothers in her "Puguntha Veedu" (in her house).
Note: At the end my aunt said some sentimental statements and I was a bit emotional.
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