Ram Lala Nahachu of Goswami Tulsidas

In this book titled “Ram Lala Nahachu” we shall read about a special ritual that is known as “NAHACHU”, which means pruning of the groom’s nails and hairs that is undertaken just prior to the main wedding ceremony. Here, Goswami Tulsidas describes this traditional rite in his unique style of melodious verses that are his hallmark, and are exceedingly charming and melodious like the rest of his compositions.

These verses are sung with great enthusiasm during marriage ceremonies in Indian ho...