All rituals are overseen by the elders of the family. During the wedding ceremony, the couple and their families seek the blessings of Goddess Kaveramma and that's possibly one of the few religious rituals present at a Kodava wedding. Other than that, the bride and groom (and their families) seek the blessings of their ancestors under the guidance of their elders. Furthermore, ancient dialogue, called sammanda kodupo, between the aruvas of the two families/clans are exchanged which solemnizes the marriage union.

The Nir Edepe is a ritual where the bride is welcomed to her new okka. During this, the family and guests gather around a well where the bride peels and eats a banana. Once this is done, she takes three areca nuts and carefully balances them on top of three betel leaves. This is then carefully placed in the family well by the bride. Following this, the bride breaks a coconut with her husband's Peeche Kathi (an ornamental dagger) letting the two halves drop into the well as well. She then removes the betel leaves and areca nuts and chews on them while removing water from the well. This water is used by her to fill four pots, carrying two of them on her head, accompanied by two other women that carry the other two pots. Slowly, the bride makes her way to the mantap, tackling hurdles like distracting relatives and items placed in her path. The completion of the custom is a sign of her patience, endurance and sense of humour.