The Perfect Wedding Diet

Wanting to look your best on the wedding day? Then this write is for you. Exercise

and diet alone will not work for weight loss. You need to focus on all aspects of your health

conditions to make out a perfect diet chart. Every bride wants to look fabulous on their

wedding day, yes that is common and totally normal. So, we have got you covered on some

of the major factors you need to concentrate on for a proper wedding diet. Note down these

pieces of advice to look great on your wedding day.

First, implement a simple change in your daily routine, so it will gradually improve your

health and look of your body. Because sudden caloric deprivation is dangerous to health and

at the same time it is impossible to maintain.

● Split up your meals: Mix your mind that you will eat very minimally to lose weight.

At the same time, skipping meals is not advisable. So, it's better to split up three large

meals into five to six evenly spaced meals throughout the day to balance the

metabolism.

● Concentrate more on Fiber and Protein: Go for protein and fiber rich food

products. Make note that each meal you eat has 10 grams of protein and five grams of

fiber. In total you need to have 60 grams of protein and 25 grams of fiber in your

food. For better calculation check out the nutrition labels on the food products you

buy. Use dairy products such as Milk(250ml), Paneer(100g), Curd(1cup).

● Carbohydrates: Carbs play a vital role in diet plans. Intake of Barley, Whole-Wheat

Pasta, Whole-Wheat Bread, Black Beans, and Oatmeal can help you reduce weight.

Including three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruits per day in your diet

chart. Avoid taking grain enrichment products and pasta products which include

semolina in it.

Let’s have a look at the Top 3 easily available Vegetables that you can include in your diet

plan.

1. Tofu and soy milk: Important sources of protein, especially for vegans and

vegetarians. It also contains isoflavones such as phytoestrogens. Just 1 cup of tofu and

soy milk will do the magic.

2. Almonds and Peanuts: Add 10 almonds a day and 30 peanuts(approx.) to your diet.

Apart from healthy fat and protein these nuts pack a number of vitamins and minerals,

including magnesium and vitamin E.

3. Mushrooms: Add about 100g of mushrooms to your diet plan. Mushrooms provide

many important nutrients, including vitamin B, potassium, copper and when exposed

to sun Vitamin D.

Now let's have a look at the exercise regime to be followed. Choose the workout that you

could balance and follow. Make sure your health condition is wise to take up the workout.

Minimum 30 minutes of workout at the initial days of the week will be a good start. You

need to combine all the three different types of workouts like cardio, weights and flexibility

into your daily routine.

Here are some things you’ll want to incorporate into your fitness schedule.

● Cardio: First comes the cardio, 3 to 4 cardio workouts for 30 minutes makes your

exercise fun by taking a fast walk or going for swimming, play tennis, go for cycling

or job with your pet.

● Flexibility: Stretch for 20 minutes per day. Stretching will help you stay flexible. Do

incorporate initial floor exercise in your schedule. This will help to overcome muscle

imbalance, injuries and postural distortion. Bend forward and touch your feet, rotate

your arms in clockwise direction, head crunch and shoulder press are some of the

initial stretch exercises which can incorporate in your daily exercise.

● Strength or weight lifting: Weight lifting workouts for 3 to 4 days a week, for 30 to

40 minutes. Take each strength workout for at least 10 minutes for better results. Try

to incorporate physioball, discs, and BOSU in your workouts.

A proper diet with parallel exercise will give you a better output. Other than that, keep

yourself away from stress and take proper 8 hours sleep and have a great look on your

wedding day. Ideally start the workout and diet practice 1 month before the wedding date.

This diet plan can make you lose up

to 10kgs. Starting even early will give really amazing

results. Staying focused and consistent is all that matters.

Kalyanamalai wishes you a Happy Married Life!!

Visit www.kmmatrimony.com to find your ideal match

Importance and Significance of Pradosham

 Pradosham is a popular Hindu fasting (vrat) that is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess

Parvati. Pradosha puja is observed on the 13th day of the lunar calendar also known as

Trayodashi of the Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. Hence, Pradosam comes twice every

month. Pradosham literally means the removal of sins. A time period of about three hours

divided by one and a half hours before the sunset and one and a half hours after sunset is

known as Pradosha Kala.

The Pradosham can be observed by everyone irrespective of age and gender. People all over

India, observe this with full devotion and dedication. Pradosham is observed in honor of Lord

Shiva and Devi Parvati.

On this day, in some parts of India, believers worship the Nataraj form of Lord Shiva. As per

the Skanda Puranam, there are two different methods of fasting on the Pradosham. The first

method is where the devotees participate in a strict fast for the whole day and night, that is,

24 hours and which also includes staying awake at night. In the second method, fasting is

practiced from sunrise until sunset, and after worshipping Lord Shiva in the evening, the fast

is broken.

The word ‘Pradosham’ means 'belonging or relating to the evening' or 'first part of the

night' . As this sacred fasting is observed during the ‘Sandhyakaal’ that is the evening

twilight, it is called the Pradosham fasting.

One who observes this revered fast with devotion and faith is believed to possess

contentment, wealth, and good health. The Hindu scriptures have highly praised Pradosh vrat

and the disciples of Lord Shiva keep it very sacred.

Now let’s look at the Top 3 Pradosh Vrat Rituals and Puja.

● On the day of Pradosham, all the prayers and pujas are observed during the time just

before sunrise and sunset.

● As a preliminary puja, Lord Shiva is worshipped along with Goddess Parvati, Lord

Ganesh, Lord Kartik, and Nandi. After which there is a ritual where Lord Shiva is

worshipped and invoked in a sacred ‘Kalasha’(pot). This Kalasha is placed on darbha

grass with lotus drawn on it and is filled with water.

● In some places, Shivling is also worshiped. The Shivling is given a bath with sacred

substances like ghee, curd, and milk. Some people also use a picture of Lord Shiva for

worshipping. When the puja is performed, the devotees offer Bilva leaves on the

Shivaling. Did you know, it’s believed that offering Bilva leaves on the day of Pradosh

vrat is highly auspicious.

The benefits of the Pradosham vrat vary according to the day it falls on. The different

names and respective benefits of Pradosh vrat are given below:

● Som Pradosh Vrat: It falls on a Monday . The aim of this vrat gives the devotees a

positive thought and all their desires will come true.

● Bhaum Pradosh Vrat: When Pradosh falls on a Tuesday , devotees will get relief from

their health problems and also improve their physical health.

● Saumya Vaara Pradosh Vrat: Falls on a Wednesday , the devotees on this auspicious

day seek fulfillment of their wishes and are also blessed with knowledge and wisdom.

● Guruvaara Pradosh Vrat: It falls on a Thursday and the devotees are able to bring an

end to all their current hazards by engaging in this fast.

● Bhrigu Vaara Pradosh Vrat: It is the Pradosham where the vrat is taken on a Friday .

This pradosha vrat will bring all the devotee success by eliminating the negativities

from your life.

● Shani Pradosh Vrat: The Shani Pradosh falls on a Saturday is said to be very

important of all the Pradosha vrats. The individual who observes the vrat on this day

will be able to revive his lost wealth and also seek elevation.

● Bhaanu Vaara Pradosh Vrat: It falls on a Sunday and the devotees will attain

longevity and peace by observing the fast on this day.

By observing pradosha with full devotion and dedication, all the desires are fulfilled by Lord

Shiva and Mata Parvati. It is believed that during the pradosha time Lord Shiva and Mata

Parvati performed a holy dance on mount Kailash in a pleased mood. So offering pooja during

this time gives an opportunity to remove negative karma and fulfillment of all desires. Going

for darshan to the nearby Shiva temple during pradosham kal is enough to please Lord Shiva.

OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

The Origin and Story of Mangalyam

 In Hindu weddings, the Thaali/Mangalyam conveys great significance in the existence of

Hindu Brides and is viewed as perhaps the sacred traditions. While we term it as

'Thirumangalyam' in South India, it is known as the Mangalsutra in the North. In contrast to

different ornaments, Thaali is of great ceremonial significance. The holy thread represents the

importance of a Hindu marriage.

So what does the Thaali stand for?

The Thirumangalyam is a mark of love, respect, and dignity and is introduced to the spouse

by her better half at the auspicious hour of the marriage day.

Do you know where did Thaali tradition begin? Let’s take a look.

In the eleventh century, the writer Katchiyappa Sivachariar referred to thaali for the 1st time

in his book Kanthapuram! From that point onwards, thaali was accepted to have come into

tradition. In North India, the Mangalsutra is a black and gold beaded accessory.

You must have seen the golden part of the chain, this represents Goddess Parvati, and the

black beads symbolize Lord Shiva. Before the Thaali tradition started, women wore a

Kungumam on their forehead and men wore rings on the toe. In early times, Thaali was worn

simply by Hindus, and later Christians began wearing thaali. It is believed that thaali

represents the union of the husband and the wife and also protects them from evil. Thaali is

generally worn with a gold chain commonly known as saradu or “manja kayiru” in most

circumstances, the Thaali is brought from the groom’s side.

Now let's look at the different elements of the Thaali and what they mean!

As per the customs, the Thaali includes golden coins, golden roundels, corals, and bottu.

They may also include elements like the sun, moon, shivlinga, Goddess Meenakshi, Thulasi,

etc. as part of the design.

How heavy is a Thaali you ask? A Thaali generally weighs between 4 to 8 grams which is

made of 22 karats or 18 karat gold. So what about people who cannot afford gold? In such

cases, the groom ties a turmeric Thaali which is tied to the Manja Kayiru and considered as a

Thirumangalyam. The irony is that the Thaali should be worn in such a way that it is not

visible. India is a land of diversity and the same applies in the case of the Thaali designs as

well!

Here's an interesting twist to the tradition. The traditional Thirumangalyam doesn’t have

stones studded in it, but now young brides are opting for diamond-studded Thaali for their

wedding. This is in line with the changing social norm surrounding the wearing of Thaali.

To buy a different style traditional Mangalyam/ Thaali, click the link - *sumangali jewellers

link*

Sumangali jewellers is one the premier destination for Thaalis. They have won the National

Award twice for Bridal wedding collections. So the best place that we would suggest you to

go and buy the traditional yet trendy designs is Sumangali Jewellers.

SUN TV Kalyanamalai Shooting – Erode

KM Matrimony has conducted its  SUN TV – Kalyanamalai shooting at Platinum Mahal, RN Pudhur, Erode on 8th June 2013. The shooting is being first such shooting in Erode, the advance announcement about the program had created lots of enthusiasm among the people living in Erode and places close by to it. A good number of marriage aspirants had applied well in advance to take part in the profile introduction shooting  and get introduced by Thiru Kalyanamalai Mohan. Incidentally, Kalyanamalai program coincided with the inauguration of the Platinum Mahal.

The program started with Vivaha Prarthana a joint prayer organized for the early marriage of the marriage aspirants. A good number of parents with their son or daughter have participated in the Sankalpam with all the faith and prayed for the early marriage. The Prarthana started around 7.00 AM  with Harithra Ganapathi Homam seeking the blessings of Ganapathi for a prosperous life, Gubera Mahalakshmi Homam to attain wealth, Sri Swayamvara Parvathi Homam and Sahasranama Archanai for hurdle free early marriage, Navagraha Homam to get rid of chevvai, sarpa graha dosham and ended around 10.30 AM with the completion of Poorna Ahuthi.

Around 70 marriage aspirants turned up to the location with their parents, guardian or friends to take part in the profile introduction shooting. They very happily interacted with Kalyanamalai Mohan during the introduction shooting and sought his blessings for an early marriage.  The unique SUN TV – Kalyanamalai program running on its 13th year has assisted over 85% of the marriage aspirants participated in the program with a happy married life.

The SUN TV – Kalyanamalai shooting program started with the welcome address of Thamizharasi Damodaran. Thirumathi Meera Nagarajan introduced the invited honourable guests during the lighting of divine lamp and the inauguration of the function and Thiru Kalyanamalai Mohan spoke his mind.

A large gathering of people from Erode and nearby places eagerly joined the pattimandram program Chaired by Prof. Ramachandran and participated by Actor Director Pandiarajan, Mr. Sivakumar, Prof. Jeyanthasri, Ms.Nalini Sampathkumar, Ms.Bhuvana Seshan and Actor Vishwa. The participants made their presentation on the interesting topic ‘Whether the present  conditions are conducive  for people with good qualities to survive and lead a with good morals’. Prof. Ramachandran concluded saying that it is still possible for the  people with good qualities survive.   

Let not the Technological Innovations Decide the Fate of Your Marriage

Telecom and technological innovations during the last decade and the continuing of new inventions are slowly and steadily eroding the personal life of the present day couple. The demanding current day living styles are quite in contrast to the calm and sedate living styles of yesteryear couples.

The communication gadgets such as laptop and mobile phone are playing a crucial role in  preventing the young couple to have work life balance. These two gadgets are cited as reasons for most of the family wrangles of today. The changed and demanding work culture necessitates either or both the couples to use such gadgets even at  home. The problem becomes multiplied when only one of them becomes more connected to a laptop or a mobile phone at home.

If a male starts using the laptop connected to the internet at home to answer the emails or prepare and send his emails he often forgets the presence of his partner. More often, such a neglect will even deprive passionate moments and normal sex activity between the couple. Most of the time they hardly exchange few words or sometimes none. Some of them use internet enabled mobile phones that serve the dual purpose of watching the internet as well as talking. Some of them even while talking with their spouses will continue to text the messages without giving due attention to the conversation.

More often the affected female partner instead of taking up the issue with her husband will feel neglected and isolated. Even if she tries to initiate any conversation, it normally will get a mute response from the husband who is engrossed with his laptop. The neglected woman often takes the extreme step of demanding a divorce.

Similarly, there are instances where wives are engrossed and engaged in social networks such as Facebook for hours together or talking on a  mobile phone for a longer duration. The women addicted to mobile talking often do not socialise personally in groups or engage intimately with an interest in their family related activities. They often become irritable where there are no Facebook messages or when they forget to carry their mobile phone with them.

If either of the partners becomes obsessive with email checking even at midnight, glued to the laptop while at home, talking or texting using mobile phone without any family oriented interaction at home, it affects the other partner. She/he feels isolated when the partner ignores her/his real presence at home and go in search of virtual friends at social networks and interacts with them.

The emerging researches calls the internet addiction and obsession to social network usage by the married couple as perturbing trend that needs immediate correction. It indicates that such a trend if go unchecked will lead to increased rate of divorce among the newly married,

Wives – Know the Secrets of a Long Happy Marriage

Recently I had attended the sathabishekam of an old couple. Incidentally, it was also their 60th marriage year celebration day. When the marriage took place the groom was just 19 years old and the bride was 15 years old.
In the evening, I took the time to interact with the old man, to know his ideas about the role of a husband, in keeping the marriage productive and successful. Though, some of the things he had mentioned may not suit the present scenario, but most of his experiences will certainly help the young married grooms or those who look forward to marry. I am sharing his ideas in his own words.

Continue to show your affection

I always keep my wife in high esteem and show her my affection. I showed the same level of warmth over all the years and it did not decline even once. I had never allowed my personal emotions or stresses to envelop me while being with her. I took care to draw a line between my personal problems and my affection towards her.

Never persist to point-out the weaknesses

I believe that all of us have some weakness or other. Some of such weaknesses can be corrected and some of them will remain with us till our death. In the past, while I had helped my wife to overcome some of her weak points, I never had insisted on her becoming 100% perfect. In fact, while helping her to correct her weaknesses, I had requested her to assist me to overcome my own weaknesses. This has helped both of us to understand each others weaknesses. While, we could get rid of some of our weaknesses, we learned to adjust and live with the others.

Managing difference of opinion

I know it is impossible for a married couple to live without having a difference of opinion or a fight over about who is right in all their life. We too had differences of opinions, but the developed understanding had helped us to manage such occasions without making a shouting.
During every such differences we took care to listen to the opinion of the other without passing a judgment and always stopped our discussion at a point. We allowed our ideas to simmer and surface again after two days. Invariably, we found that such an attempt always brings new clarity on the suggested opinions and the best idea was chosen despite the fact who originated it.
Difference of opinions did creep into our lives too. But we learnt to manage them without shouting at the other. I never called my wife with unpalatable names or branded her ideas as negative anytime. Also, we took care to not to argue on any subject before our children when they were young. We always took their opinion when they become old.

Do things that are important to her too

From the day one, I took care not to be selfish by doing things that are important to me by ignoring her. I invariably accompanied her to whatever place she wanted me to join her. In the process she had learnt about my preferences and comfort level. This has enabled her to invite me to only to those places that are comfortable for both of us and not to all the places. I know her preferences and had never compelled her into doing things that are not easy for her.

Don’t allow your emotions to initiate a distance between you

I know that some of the couples of our age which includes our relatives don’t talk for a week or more when they develop difference of opinion or fight. They will maintain a stoic silence between themselves during the period. I had seen their chocked and flared-up emotions will always result in the use of most hurting words when they open up next time. I had never allowed it to happen between me and my wife. We too had fights and difference of opinions but they never lasted for more than an hour or two.

Maintain your Attraction

I always try to be attractive to her and never allowed my age to overtake my personal hygiene or dress consciousness. I don’t dress too conservatively and had never interfered with the dressing preferences of my wife, because both of us know each others taste.

Husbands – Know the Secrets to Have a Long Happy Marriage

Recently I had attended the sathabishekam of an old couple. Incidentally, it was also their 60th marriage year celebration day. When the marriage took place the groom was just 19 years old and the bride was 15 years old.
In the evening, I took the time to interact with the old man, to know his ideas about the role of a husband, in keeping the marriage productive and successful. Though, some of the things he had mentioned may not suit the present scenario, but most of his experiences will certainly help the young married grooms or those who look forward to marry. I am sharing his ideas in his own words.

Continue to show your affection

I always keep my wife in high esteem and show her my affection. I showed the same level of warmth over all the years and it did not decline even once. I had never allowed my personal emotions or stresses to envelop me while being with her. I took care to draw a line between my personal problems and my affection towards her.

Never persist to point-out the weaknesses
I believe that all of us have some weakness or other. Some of such weaknesses can be corrected and some of them will remain with us till our death. In the past, while I had helped my wife to overcome some of her weak points, I never had insisted on her becoming 100% perfect. In fact, while helping her to correct her weaknesses, I had requested her to assist me to overcome my own weaknesses. This has helped both of us to understand each others weaknesses. While, we could get rid of some of our weaknesses, we learned to adjust and live with the others.

Managing difference of opinion
I know it is impossible for a married couple to live without having a difference of opinion or a fight over about who is right in all their life. We too had differences of opinions, but the developed understanding had helped us to manage such occasions without making a shouting.
During every such differences we took care to listen to the opinion of the other without passing a judgment and always stopped our discussion at a point. We allowed our ideas to simmer and surface again after two days. Invariably, we found that such an attempt always brings new clarity on the suggested opinions and the best idea was chosen despite the fact who originated it.
Difference of opinions did creep into our lives too. But we learnt to manage them without shouting at the other. I never called my wife with unpalatable names or branded her ideas as negative anytime. Also, we took care to not to argue on any subject before our children when they were young. We always took their opinion when they become old.

Do things that are important to her too

From the day one, I took care not to be selfish by doing things that are important to me by ignoring her. I invariably accompanied her to whatever place she wanted me to join her. In the process she had learnt about my preferences and comfort level. This has enabled her to invite me to only to those places that are comfortable for both of us and not to all the places. I know her preferences and had never compelled her into doing things that are not easy for her.

Don’t allow your emotions to initiate a distance between you

I know that some of the couples of our age which includes our relatives don’t talk for a week or more when they develop difference of opinion or fight. They will maintain a stoic silence between themselves during the period. I had seen their chocked and flared-up emotions will always result in the use of most hurting words when they open up next time. I had never allowed it to happen between me and my wife. We too had fights and difference of opinions but they never lasted for more than an hour or two.

Maintain your Attraction

I always try to be attractive to her and never allowed my age to overtake my personal hygiene or dress consciousness. I don’t dress too conservatively and had never interfered with the dressing preferences of my wife, because both of us know each others taste.