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Wedding is often defined union of two souls. In India wedding is social event that involves elaborate rituals. The Indian milieu comprises different communities and the weddings vary accordingly. Traditional Indian weddings are simply a treat to watch. Whether it is a Hindu marriage or a Muslim one customs and traditions play a major part. Big fat Indian weddings are call of the season in the modern era.

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Indian Wedding

The customs during the Indian wedding ceremony are varied and reflect the vast .The Indian wedding ceremony is one of the oldest customs of mankind and the Indian culture is no exception, and it is considered one of the most important events of one`s life.The custom of the bride and the groom wearing garland to each other in formal mutual acce...
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History of Indian Wedding

In the ancient India, especially in Hindu marriages, there are certain references of polygamy and polyandry .Arranged marriages have a history since fourth century in Indian culture. In fact, it is consider as a foundation of the Indian wedding system.There were eight different ways this Wedding took place.Indian wedding in the past, the selection ...
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Classification of Marriages in India

Indian wedding is classified into a number of weddings.Indian Culture though now looks predominantly favoring arranged marriages restricted to the parents of the groom and the bride to choose and decide the right match, it is also seen that love marriages and arranged love marriages prevail in India since ancient times. Nearly all Indian epics talk...
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Types of Marriage

Indian Wedding are of different types.There are eight types of marriage described in Manusmriti. These are
Brahma Marriage
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Indian Hindu Wedding Rituals

The Hindu marriage ceremony consists of several steps. An Indian Hindu wedding comprises several meaningful rituals. Every marriage ritual has varying degrees of significance. The Hindu marriage ceremony consists essentially of seven steps with seven vows taken in front of Agni (the fire). These are Swagat , Tilak, Jayamala, Ganesh Puja, Madurpar...
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Maharashtrian Wedding

This page on Indian Wedding gives information about the traditions of Mahashtrian wedding ceremony. Maharashtrian weddings are a simple affair.Maharashtrian marriages are never performed at night. These weddings usually take place in the morning hours.A traditional Maharashtrian wedding is a composite ceremony comprising several rituals, or samskar...
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