Meaning of THURUMBU

THURUMBU

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - துரும்பு

A straw or rush, but also symbolically, a straw given to a wife as a token of divorce in certain historical practices. Example: In ancient times, the act of giving a 'thurumbu' to a wife signified the dissolution of their marriage. This term reflects the historical customs and practices related to divorce in Tamil Nadu. It is important to note that such practices are no longer prevalent and have been replaced by modern legal procedures.