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Syrian community is the largest forward caste community of Kerala. The Syrian grooms and brides are endogamous, who do not intermarry with other Christian castes such as Latins or Anglo-Indians. Intermarriage between Syrian grooms and Latin Rite Christian brides is permitted in Kerala. The Syrian groom ties thali around her bride's neck, and drapes a white cloth over her head. The Syrian grooms wear traditional suit for his wedding, and the wedding is accomplished in a Syrian Christian Church.