Principal work of each son is -

Manu who is the Blacksmith, makes all agricultural tools from iron steel for cultivation and harvest.

Maya who is the Carpenter, makes all wooden work like doors, windows and other architectural work required for temple and the house.

Dhuvashta who is the Bronze Coppersmith, makes all Temple Kumbha Kalasam and Pooja items like lamps etc. and household utensils.

Silpi who is the Sculptor , makes all Idols of stone, panchaloha for worship and temple towers with vasthu sashtras.

Vishvagna who is the Goldsmith makesornaments for all classes of people- poor to rich (thali, mangalya, mangal sutra) from precious metals stones. Temple ornaments with precious stones as in Thirupathi (Thirumala) are made by him.

There are many who seek out artefacts all around the world. We are very much proud of our glorious past and our 'steeped in tradition' roots. Even today we find great pride in carrying forth the values and tradition taught to us by our forefathers.

Wedding Rituals:

The Muhuratam: This is the first of the pre-marriage rituals. During this time, the auspicious date and time are fixed or the marriage.

Pendlikoothuru: During this ceremony which is performed in the individual homes of the couple. Both the girl and the boy have a bath with turmeric and oil and wear new clothes.

Mangala Snaanam, Gauri Pooja and Ganesh pooja: At dawn on the wedding day the both the bride and the bridegroom have a bath in their respective houses before proceeding for the marriage rituals. After the bath the girl worships goddess Durga. While the bride is performing the Gauri Pooja the groom performs Ganesh Pooja.

Kanyadaan: The bride is brought to the wedding mandap in a basket. During the marriage ceremony the couple does not see each other. After the marriage ceremony is over the parents of the bride wash the groom's feet.

Tying of the mangalsutra: The groom ties the mangalsutra around the girls neck.

Kanya Daan Akshata: After the tying of the mangalsutra the couple exchanges garlands.The people who are attending the ceremony, shower flower petals and rice on the couple.

Saptapadi:The bride and the bride groom circle the fire seven times during this ceremony.