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The Seven Vows of a Hindu Marriage
In Hinduism it is believed that rituals and customs are the true ingredients for a happy married life. The seven vows taken at the time of a Hindu marriage are the seven promises sworn by the bride and the groom. These vows are sworn during the pheras taken around the sacred fire called the havan kund. The sacred fire is the witness of the vows sworn by the groom and the bride. The priest continuously chants the vedic mantras during the pheras. The bride and groom then pledge their commitment to take care of each other in any circumstances throughout their life. Following are the vows: Read more »
Arranged Marriages in India
The concept of arranged marriage may sound impractical to the Western world, but in India, it is a usual norm. No matter how westernized India may have become, arranged marriages are still viewed as the most preferred choice in the Indian families. This kind of marriage has its roots laid to the time, when the ritual of child marriage prevailed in the country. Child marriage was essentially performed, so as to restrict the children from marrying outside their community and social status. The practice was essentially a way of uniting and maintaining the difference between the rich upper clas... Read more »
The Culture of Arranged Marriages in India
Arranged marriages have always been a debatable subject. It is in the major outlook on relationships that Indians are vastly different, in the way they perceive the institution of marriage, to those beliefs of other countries especially in the west. Many people have a pretty major misunderstanding of the topic of arranged marriages and in fact have a fairly negative attitude regarding arranged marriages. The best way to understand the reasoning behind such cultures is to put aside your own beliefs, opinions, and preconceived ideas in order to see more clearly before dismissing it as wrong.... Read more »
The Indian way of Marriages
The traditions and customs differ in different regions and states as per religions, languages, social strata and locations. eg. There is difference between a Punjabi wedding and a South Indian Wedding. But even in such diversity, there is a lot of similarity like marriages being a costly affair, the color red being prominent, jewelry on the bride, the banquet of food, and the 'bidhaai' of the bride. We'll take a glance at some of the common aspects in Indian weddings. Read more »
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Imported Sports Bikes in Delhi Auto Expo 2012
Imported Sports Bikes launched at Delhi Auto Expo 2012 surprised everyone present there. The most exciting launches were the bikes from T...
Choki Dhani - A Village Restaurant in Pune
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Palace on Wheels - Luxurious Train Tour to India
How do you define a luxury vacation? Some say that a luxury vacation starts right after you board to travel. The trip should start with a...
Water Parks and Resorts in Pune
Pune is a cultural and historical capital of Maharashtra with many places of tourist attraction in around the city. It is very difficult ...
List of Motor Racing Tracks in India
India has three bike racing tracks. Irungattukottai Race Track located in Sriperumbadur, Chennai, Buddh International Circuit located in ...
Where to stay when you are in Jaipur
"Jaipur The Royal City of Rajasthan Below we have listed a few of the Jaipur Hotels
Big Fat Sunday Brunches in Pune
Sunday is the most sought after day of the whole week. Plans are made for days in advance. So what if you haven?t made any plans, or if l...
Places to See in India : Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Ra...
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, one of the most beautiful monuments of India and a landmark building of Jaipur built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap...
Sudha Murthy as an individual
Have I lost my identity as a woman, in Murthy's shadow? No, I might be Mrs Narayana Murthy. I might be Akshata and Rohan's mother. I migh...
Konark: Temples and Tourism
Konark is a small town in the Puri District in the Indian state of Orissa and is located near the city of Bhubaneshwar. This may be a sma...
Lassi Recipes - The Traditional Summer Drink of...
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10 Rajasthani Dishes to best sample Rajasthani ...
Rajasthani Cuisine influenced by the Rajput inhabitants as well as the desert aspect of this region has remained unchanged over the centu...
A Complete List of CBSE Schools in Pune
Pune Schools are either affiliated to the SSC or to the CBSEboards while there are some ICSEschools as well. CBSE is the pivotal organiza...
