Marriage decision

Everybody, whether it’s you or me, have been fanaticising about our marriage from our childhood. It is the biggest and the most talked about matter in the Indian families. As soon as the girl or the boy in an Indian house, reaches the eligible age of marriage, all over in his family and among his family members a wave of excitement and inquisitiveness runs, as in when is the girl or the boy will get married. It is actually a very weird feeling, you don’t know, to be happy or sad. You are obviously happy, as a whole new phase of life is waiting for you to get started. But, at the same time, a fear runs through the mind, how would the life partner would be like and whether you would be able to adjust with hum or not.

There is someone special for each one of us and it is pure fate, when and how we get paired with them for the life time. On the contrary, you should not leave everything on fate, but should be extra cautious while choosing the bride or groom for yourself. It is the biggest decision of life, so should be taken very carefully and with a proper analysis of each and every factor involved. I know relations like marriage and love are based on emotions, but at some stages you actually need to imply your mind, so that you take a wise decision and do not end up ruining your life with the wrong person.

Therefore, one should never match the speed of shatabadi, while taking the decision of marriage and should always finalise the life partner, after doing a proper research and checking if he/ she suits and compliments your personality. Love obviously cannot be calculated in a calculator, but the marriage decision, has to be very wise, because it embraces the peace and happiness of your whole life.

Weddings in Culturally Rich India

Indian weddings are probably the most elaborate and flamboyant weddings in the world. Our culturally diverse country represents many religions each with its different customs and beliefs. The wedding rituals and celebrations too are varied with multiplicity in traditions and communities.

The elaborate proceedings in Indian weddings convey togetherness in times of happiness and celebrations. The motto of such lengthy festivities is that all the relatives and guests should fully enjoy the unison of the couple. The dancing in the streets and the lighting of fire crackers during baraat procession for hours shows the pure joy that well wishers take in participating in the wedding.

The extensive decoration of marriage halls; the skillful packing and presentation of gifts; the fortune costing bridal costumes and make up and other such things emphasize on the grandeur associated with wedding in India. Marriage brings together two individuals in a sacred relation and so, it is performed in full fervor and ardent vigor. Month long preparations are made to rejoice the lifetime occasion even as feasting lasts for a week or more. Huge importance is attached with customs as they are age old and believed to be created by our elders for good.

Sometimes, so many customs and rituals make it cumbersome to arrange a wedding but this is what makes Indian weddings stand class apart. It takes face of a shopping festival with a million things to buy and make good arrangements that are liked and appreciated by the guests. A cherished wedding is one where the bride and the groom are blessed by all for a prosperous life in a divine environment under perfect settings. The culturally imbued ritualistic marriages are believed to last forever since God becomes the ultimate witness while endowing the couple with blessings.

Girls Resist Early Age Matrimony to Become Self-Reliant

Marriage in India is the most celebrated relation but brings many responsibilities with it. Only a responsible and well educated girl can shoulder the obligations that come along with the matrimony. And girls across the country seem to have understood the importance of education and of becoming self-dependent as they now opt for further studies than an early marriage.

The phenomenon of child marriage is quite prevalent in India even today with several areas and communities getting their children married before the actual eligible age. The rapid urbanization and globalization could reach only cities while towns and villages remained as ignorant as always. Parents kept violating human rights by marrying their children at an early age due to acute poverty and illiteracy. But, it seems that girls have now become aware of the hazards of marrying early and have decided to go against the tide. They now aim at achieving self reliance before dedicating themselves to the life filled with domestic responsibilities and household chores.

According to National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3), over half of Indian women were married before reaching the legal minimum age of 18 years. Early marriage is always linked to lack of education among girls as they are not able to acquire the understanding and skills needed to handle marital lives. A person well conversed with realities of life that may be garnered through education or other sources is better equipped to handle stress both mentally and physically.

It is extremely pivotal for the woman in marriage to be developed intellectually and physically. She can then decide what is right and wrong for her family; nourish her children better; impart qualities needed to live a good life; be a robust emotional support and even financial if needed. Only a learned woman can make the marriage successful away from male dominance and patriarchal pressures.