They worship the thaali and the arumaikkaran ties it around the bride's neck. Then he and the barber sing a long song composed by poet-saint Kambar, called "Mangala Valthu", speaking of the glory of marriage.
The couple honors the thaali and the arumaikkaran, which is fastened to the bride's neck. The barber and he then perform a long poem called "Mangala Valthu" by poet-saint Kambar, celebrating the joy of marriage.