Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Factors considered in Arrange Marriage


Factors considered in Arrange Marriage

·         Reputation of the family: Reputation plays a very important role. People prefer to marry in a reputed family in term of wealth as well as Reputation of the family in the society.

·         Wealth: Every Parent would like that their children live a happy and prosperous life. So wealth play a vital role in arranges marriage.

·         Religion: Still people prefer to marriage in their own religion. Every religion has its own values and customs. It is quite difficult to convert and adjust into a new religion.

·         Caste: Although now inter-caste marriages are happening. But still in some villages or some castes, especially in Hindu religion, people prefer not to marry their son or bride in the same “Gotra”.

·         Occupation:   Occupation is the most important feature of arrange marriage. The parent see how secure is the future of their daughter. Generally the parents of a girl prefer Doctor, MBA, Teacher or any govt. employee.

·         Horoscope: In Hindu religion Kundli of the bride and groom must be match. How many qualities (Gurn) are matching? Ideally if 24 qualities (Gurn) are matching it would be a perfect marriage. Same as if any of the partners is Mangalik, then it may become a problem.

·         Other factors: Some other factor are can’t be ignored like age factor, height factor, complexion, diet factor (veg or non veg), City of residence, education level, Drinking or smoking habits and Psychological and physical compatibility etc.

Arranged Marriages


Arranged Marriages
Arranged marriage is a type of marriage that is arranged by family member of the bride and groom. Generally Arrange marriage culture is not found in western countries but still it is the best choice of Indian.

In Arranged marriage, matchmaker or Pundit plays a very important role. But now a day, people use matrimonial site as well. Or generally relatives or family friends also suggest the ideal bride or groom .The process starts when any party either groom or bride's visit bride's or groom's place. Then the parents introduce their son or daughter to a potential spouse. In some cases, especially Muslim cases, the parents don’t introduce their son or daughter to their spouse.