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Arranged marriage. Arranged marriage is a type of marital union where the bride and groom are primarily selected by individuals other than the couple themselves, particularly by family members such as the parents. In some cultures, a professional matchmaker may be used to find a spouse for a young person.
Arranged marriages vary widely by region and community across the Indian subcontinent. The marriage process usually begins with a realization in the family that a child is old enough to marry. For a girl, it is during her graduation or early twenties; for a boy, it is after he is 'settled', with a decent job and consistent earnings.
India has a very long-standing tradition of arranged marriages which, while declining, remain common. In 2020, 68% of new marriages in India were arranged versus 44% in 2023, according to a survey ...
Marriage in Hinduism. A Bengali Hindu couple during their wedding ceremony. A North Indian couple wearing traditional attire during a ring ceremony. A Rajput Hindu couple making an offering during their wedding ceremony. A Tamil Hindu couple during their wedding ceremony. The Hindu marriage (Sanskrit: विवाह, romanized: Vivāha, lit.
Searching for a potential groom or bride (رشتہ تلاش کرنا) is the first step of traditional Pakistani marriages. Beyond age 20, both men and women are considered potential grooms and brides. Most marriages in Pakistan are traditional arranged marriages, semi-arranged marriages or love marriages. Arranged marriage occurs when a member ...
A traditional wedding may be the only time in a Vietnamese person's life that a formal tea ceremony is essential. For some families, wine is served instead of tea. Betel leaf with areca nut as traditional gifts. The bride and groom, in front of all their guests, will turn to their parents.
As someone in a happy arranged marriage, I find value in it, and so do many of my cousins, friends and colleagues who share similar views Voices: Why I had an arranged marriage – and it doesn ...
Bride buying in India. Bride buying in India is the practice of forced arranged marriages through human trafficking. Brides are commonly referred to as "paro" (from the far side) or "molki" (one who has a price) within this framework. The brides are sold by their parents to human traffickers who transport and sell them within relatively ...