Just In
- 26 min ago Good Friday 2024: Wishes, Messages, Greetings, Texts, Images, Quotes, WhatsApp, And FB Status
- 7 hrs ago Aditi Rao Hydari Marries Siddharth, Exploring Heeramandi Star's Ethnic Style Statements, Bookmark Now!
- 10 hrs ago Solar Eclipse 2024 Date And Time: Will It Be Visible In India? When And Where To Watch It, Deets Inside!
- 11 hrs ago Balenciaga Tape Bracelet: Is It Worth Spending A Bomb On Adhesive Looking Accessory? Know Our Take!
Don't Miss
- Finance Indian Railway Finance Corp: Top Miniratna Railway Stock Hot Bet In Short Term; Axis Direct Sets Rs 155 TP
- Sports RR vs DC: 'A Star is born' - Twitter Erupts in Praise as Riyan Parag's Explosive 84
- News Jailed Gangster-Turned-Politician Mukhtar Ansari Dies Of Heart Attack
- Movies Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Controversy | Pratiksha Honmukhe DELETES Note About Her Exit: People Can Be Cruel…
- Automobiles Xiaomi SU7 Electric Car Launched – May End Apple Inc.
- Technology HONOR Pad 9 With Bluetooth Keyboard Up For Grabs At Rs 22,499 in India
- Education RSMSSB Junior Instructor Recruitment 2024; Apply online for 2500 Posts, Check out for more details
- Travel Explore Tamil Nadu's Diverse Wedding Venues
8 Types Of Marriages In Hinduism
Though the concept of marriage changed with time, marriage remains a crucial part of our life. Marriage holds a very special place in almost every culture. In the Hindu culture, it is one of the most crucial rites de passage in a person's life. After marriage, a man as well as a woman enter a new sphere of life.
According to the Hindu scriptures, a man and a woman should get married only when they have completed their education. This basically means that a marriage should take place only when both the individuals are able to take up the responsibilities. They should love and respect each other. By complimenting each other in various spheres of life, husband and wife should work towards making their marriage successful.
Talking of Hindu marriages, it is interesting to know that ancient Hindu texts tell us about various forms of marriages. Many of you will be surprised to know that there are 8 different types of marriages in Hinduism. Let us take a look at these 8 types of marriages in Hinduism:
Brahma Vivah
It has the most supreme type of matrimony among all the eight types of marriages. In this type of marriage, the groom's family search for a suitable girl for their boy. Then the father of the bride invites the potential groom to his house. After making sure that the groom is a learned man and is of good conduct, the father gets his daughter married to him.
Daiva Vivah
It is an inferior type of marriage. The bride's family wait for a specific time to get her married. In that time if she is not able to find a suitable groom for herself, then she is married off to a priest during a sacrifice.
Arsha Vivah
In this type of marriage, the girl is married to the sages. The bride is given in the exchange of two cows. Since this type of marriage involves business transactions, it is not considered a noble matrimony.
Prajapatya Vivah
In this kind of marriage, the girl's father goes in search of a suitable groom. Since here the girl's father goes in search of a suitable guy, it is also considered as an inferior type of marriage.
Asur Vivah
In this type of marriage, the girl's family receives gifts and money from the groom. Due to this most of the times the groom is no match for the bride. But since the family receives money, the girl is forced to marry the mismatched groom.
Gandharv Vivah
The modern form of this type of marriage is love marriage. A boy and girl get married in secret irrespective of whether the families agree to it or not.
Rakshas Vivah
In this type of marriage, the groom fights the bride's family. He forcibly marries her against her will and takes her away.
Pishach Vivah
In this a man stealthily seduces the girl and marries her when she is sleeping or is intoxicated or handicapped.
- yoga spiritualityMagh Bihu 2024: The Rituals Have Ancient Roots, How The Traditions And Celebrations Have Changed Over Time
- yoga spiritualityMondays of This Month is Very Very Special: Know The Benefits of Worshiping Lord Shiva on Mondays
- yoga spiritualityHow to Please Lord Shiva in Sawan Month
- yoga spiritualityDhanush Visits Tirupati Temple In Clean Shaven Head: 8 Popular Rituals Performed At Tirupati Balaji Temple
- yoga spiritualityWhy Do Hindus Do Pradakshina? Meaning, Significance And Rules!
- yoga spiritualityJagannath Rath Yatra 2023: How Gold Broom Is Associated With Chariot Festival Rituals
- healthHyderabad Temple Distributes Fish Prasadam For Asthma After 3 Years
- faith mysticismUgadi 2023: How Ugadi Rituals Vary In Different Regions Of Karnataka?
- faith mysticismDakshina Kali: The Mantra Rituals And Benefits Of Worship
- faith mysticismMool Mantra Of Lord Garuda : Associated Rituals And Benefits
- faith mysticismTypes Of Coconuts Used For Puja And Associated Rituals
- faith mysticismLakshmi Chalisa: Rituals, Benefits, And Important Lakshmi Temples