Sambandam

Sambandham was a mode of traditional marriage practiced by Nambudiris, Nairs, Samantha and Ambalavasis among their own communities as well as with each other, in Kerala, India.[1][2]

"Sambandham" is derived from the Sanskrit words "Sama" meaning "equal" and "Bandham" meaning "alliance."

  1. ^ Fuller, C. J. (30 December 1976). The Nayars Today. CUP Archive. ISBN 978-0-521-29091-3.
  2. ^ "Seeking royal roots". The Hindu. 3 March 2003. Archived from the original on 22 October 2010.