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The Seven Vows of a Hindu Marriage
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
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
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 »


A guide to Pre School Education in Pune

A guide to Pre School Education in Pune

Preschool refers to an early-childhood educational class for 3- and 4-year-olds. There's increasing evidence that children gain a lot fro...


The Heart of Indian Cuisine-Spices!

The Heart of Indian Cuisine-Spices!

The Cuisine of India is characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and herbs. Spices play a very important role in ...

Top 10 Luxury Cars and Most Expensive Cars in India

Top 10 Luxury Cars and Most Expensive Cars in I...

The car industry in India really seems to be booming. With the industry's high end luxury brands names like Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Bentley ...

The Magnificent Waterfalls of India

The Magnificent Waterfalls of India

During Monsoon (Rainy Season) India receives plenty of rainfall in the tropical regions and thus the foothills of different mountain rang...

Imported Sports Bikes in India - Importing Rules & Regulations

Imported Sports Bikes in India - Importing Rule...

The bike loves from all across India have been importing Superbikes to satisfy their need for speed. They have to pay a huge price to imp...

A complete list of ICSE Schools in Pune

A complete list of ICSE Schools in Pune

Pune is the hub of education and has earned the recognition of the Oxford of the East. There are several reputed educational institutes w...

Mumbai is Mumbai Because of the Following 5 Things

Mumbai is Mumbai Because of the Following 5 Things

Maharashtra, The land of Marathas and Peshwas, is one of the most beautiful states of India. Maharashtra is home to two major and importa...

Top 5 Best Bridges in India

Top 5 Best Bridges in India

In the heritage land of lakes, rivers, big dams and canals, how can bridges be far behind. India has it all to amaze tourist across the g...

Tree House Hotels-Where your room meets the Sky!

Tree House Hotels-Where your room meets the Sky!

These Eco-friendly Resorts though minimalistic are not devoid of luxuries furnished with an interesting blend of antique furniture, ethni...

Saving The Royal Bengal Tiger

Saving The Royal Bengal Tiger

Even though Bengal Tigers are at the top of their ecosystem they are now an endangered species with a recorded tiger population of only 1...

Lentils (Dal) Recipes - An Important Part of Indian Cuisine

Lentils (Dal) Recipes - An Important Part of In...

Lentils are to India as meatloaf is to America. Lentils or pulses have an important role in Indian cuisine and are an important part of d...

Indian Music : Origin and Evolution

Indian Music : Origin and Evolution

India has got one of the oldest musical traditions and heritages in the world. One can finds its origin in the Vedas(ancient scripts). Kn...

India Fact Book - Facts About Indian Economy

India Fact Book - Facts About Indian Economy

India is developing into an open-market economy, yet traces of its past autarkic policies remain. Since 1997, India is able to accelerate...

Pune Eat Outs- Restaurants in Aundh and Baner Pune

Pune Eat Outs- Restaurants in Aundh and Baner Pune

Pune is the place for all food lovers with its huge number of restaurants. Puneites love food and are always game to travel half way acro...

Indian Film Cities : The Largest to the Popular in the world

Indian Film Cities : The Largest to the Popular...

India is crazy about films. Movie making is a big business here and on an average about 14 million people go to theatres to watch a movie...

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