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Fahaverigothi




Fahaverigothi refers to a special custom in relation to marriage in the Minicoy Islands.

In these Islands, when a couple gets married, the bride's mother tells the bridegroom the names of some houses, which will be his fahaverigothi. This means that whenever a death occurs in these houses he has to join in the mourning and funeral procession; he has to visit these houses regularly and give them gifts.

The fahaverigothi custom apparently ensures close social ties.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Lakshadweep
Location: Minicoy Island    

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