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Thodutha maalai-which means garland made using fiber ( usually banana tree fibers ( vaazhainaar )) is used.

Most of the garlands used for marriage, gods are made using this method. it ranges in height from 1 1 / 2 feet to 12 feets and thickness from 5-6 cms to 3 / 4 feet in diameter. In all Hindu marriages bride and bridegroom exchange garlands three times.