Marriage An Important Part Of The Indian Culture

Marriage The traditional arranged marriage has long been an important part of the Indian culture. In early days, marrying in the cast was very important. You weren’t allowed to marry anyone from different cast. Marriage in the Indian society is considered so auspicious that not just the day, but also the time of the marriage is fixed as per the ‘Kundalis’ (astrological charts) of both the bride and the groom. Even in twenty-first century people still believes in matching ‘Kundalis’. They believe that, without a match, marriage will not be successful. I have never believed in that, but there are many stories behind it, which make me, think sometimes. Dowry, the amount bride’s family must pay at the time or before wedding. It is worst part of the marriage. I even heard from my grandparents, in old days, when bride’s family no longer meets the demand from groom’s family; brides are punished by burning them alive or torturing them. 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