Friday 2 May 2014

Engagement


 India defines diversity and is reflected in Indian marriages as well. In our culture, marriage symbolizes not just the union of two individuals, but of the coming together of two families and extended families as well! Their level of involvement is so profound that typically the family decides the bride/groom. . Families search for eligible partners for their children through word of mouth or marriage priests primarily. However with the internet revolution in India online matrimonial sites are also becoming quite a hit! Arranged marriages are strictly intra-religion and intra-caste. Though arranged marriages are still the norm love marriages are becoming a common occurrence these days. . If the alliance is agreeable to both parties, they proceed to plan for the engagement ceremony and the wedding.

Engagement is marked by the exchange of rings between the bride and groom to be. Indian engagement ceremonies are very elaborate and vibrant, a sort of prequel to the main wedding, involving close friends and relatives.


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What do you find better Love marriage or Arranged marriage?


4 comments:

  1. Do Indian men wear their engagement rign throughout life?
    I don't think I've ever seen an Indian man wearing an engagement ring.

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    1. It depends on individual some wear it and some not

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    1. Thanks!! have you been to any Indian wedding?

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