subject: Importance Of Indian Marriage [print this page] There is no great event for the family than having a marriage, which is dramatically, emotionally and happy occasion. Marriage happens once in and this beautiful occasion is enjoyed in grand manner where both bride and groom enjoy their best and unforgettable day of their life. For individual, marriage is like a watershed in life which marks the transition of adulthood. Indian marriage is performed in a very ritual way, where both bride and groom come together to tie themselves for a never ending relationship.
Indian marriage is the big function in any family. Family begins their marriage arrangement from birth of their child, by making their child able to have a successful life and in the day of marriage whole family come together to perform this ritual. In the past, Indian marriage used to take place in a very small group and even small children who are under 10 yrs were also made to get married. In the rural community, small girls were made to marry at their early age. But later due to some oppose this marriage were reduced.
Indian marriage is performed according to the caste and religion. Every religion and caste that is based in Indian soil has their own way of performing marriage. In most of the north India, Hindu bride has to go and live at the home of his husband where she never visited before. The grooms family ask some dowry as a part of the tradition in the form of money, jewelry or any other things from the house of bride as a tradition.
In the South India, usually family fix marriage of between cousins, especially cross cousins. The reason behind this is to keep the relation binded for longer periods. Bride moves to her husbands house who is actually her cousin, whom she knows throughout life, so it makes her comfortable.
In Indian marriage, the rules of remarriage differ from caste. In some caste, remarriages is allowed but in some it is looked as a crime. The rules for widower in Brahmins caste are very difficult and they are looked in very worst look, which has made their life miserable.
Childrens in India grow up by thinking that their parents will arrange their marriage in a spectacular manner which they can remember all their life.
In Indian marriage, after completing the rituals there are also some other practices that includes some religious matter which are essential as after marriage customs. The brides family makes all the arrangements for their relatives and friends. The grooms family brings gifts and hire band for the bride to reach home dancing and have a memorable night for both the bride and groom.
Indian marriage is the best marriage ceremony that takes place compare to other countrys marriage ceremony. Whole family comes together to enjoy marriage by having lavish celebration with good decoration along with delicious food which makes this marriage memorable for whole life.
