Posted on July 29, 2009

Significance of Engagement Ceremony in Indian Weddings

The Engagement Ceremony basically deals with the exchange of rings between the bride and the groom. The ceremony is conducted by a Pujari. The Engagement Ceremony is one of the most important pre wedding ceremonies in the Indian society. This event...

Posted on July 4, 2009

Concept of Arranged Marriages in India

Marriages in India are considered to be a decision of lifetime that is why divorce rate in India is extremely low. In our country, 1.1% of marriages turn into a divorce compared with over 45.8% for USA. The concept of arranged marriages can be...

Posted on July 4, 2009

Online Matrimony in India

If you are searching for a life partner through a newspaper, it won’t give you the independence or freedom to actually know the prospective match before meeting them or contacting them. Matrimonial websites give them the freedom to choose from...

Posted on September 14, 2008

Rajasthani Weddings - A Traditional & Beautiful Affair

Marriages in Rajasthan are usually traditional and elaborate affairs. Royal Marwari weddings tend to become larger than life and even more flamboyant. In fact, even a simple Marwari wedding in Rajasthan is just as elaborate as tradition and customs...

Posted on July 7, 2008

What's the big deal about an inter-caste marriage

Inter caste marriage in India are still confronted with unique challenges. For some people it becomes difficult to convince their parents and in-laws. There are many couples, find it difficult to adapt themselves to a new environment, culture and...

Posted on June 28, 2008

Please Don't Preach' Let Girls Decide When They Want To Get Married

Marriage of a girl becomes a universal phenomenon the moment she reaches the so-called 'right age'. Now the question is... what is the meaning of 'right age'? Does it mean to get married as soon as you are 20-21 or does it mean to get married when...