5th month (Marunthu kuduthal)
Marunthu kuduthal is a special and unique custom conducted by bride’s family to the pregnant women, its a kind of blessings from their ancestors. Techincally speaking during 2nd trimester the blood pressure increases more than the regular time, by adding saffron((Kunkumapoo) especially with a cup of warm milk) may helps to reduce the blood pressure and mood swings.
Why this is called Marunthu (Medicinal factor)
During pregnancy, saffron is safe to use with milk but in moderation. More amount saffron can act as a uterine stimulant, could cause contraction. always use 2-3 strands for a milk of cup.
- Manjal,kunkumam along with manjal kayiru& kizhangu manjal, thengai ,poo,pazham,beetal leaves & nut,money
- Saree for daughter
- 5 types of variety rices
- Marunthu kuduthal (kunkuma poo along with 3 peppercorns wrapped in a beetal leaf) place this wrap before GOD and give it to the pregnancy women preferably east facing
- sweet and savory
