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Sukhpreet Kaur - ArticlesGoing for an Indian wedding? Here a few things to considerWeddings are celebratory events, and during such occasions bright colors are always welcome and they are considered auspicious at a joyous event. If you are a guest in the wedding, try not to wear bright red as this colour is traditionally reserved for the bride and of course, you wouldn’t want to outshine her. Significance of bangles in Indian weddingsBangles have been a part of the Indian society culture since millenniums, but the new fashionable bangles are more versatile than ever before. Bangles are available anywhere in India. One can easily find designer bangles in malls, jewelry shops etc. But the real significance of bangles lies in matrimony. Rituals of Muslim WeddingsMuslim weddings are simple and beautiful. They tie a man and a woman into a virtuous knot that marks a journey of happiness and togetherness in their lives. Here’s how Muslims celebrate their weddings: How Buddhists Get MarriedThe auspicious day of the wedding is decided by the monk (Lama). A betrothal ritual follows this ceremony. During this ritual, the lama recites the prayers and then a concoction called the madyan is served to the guests, this is considered as a holy drink. Horoscope matching is the foremost and the most important ritual of the Buddhist wedding Wedding in Himachal PradeshMarriage is an important event in Himachal Pradesh like any other Indian marriage. The parents as well as closer elder relatives start looking around for suitable matches as soon as a girl or boy is mature enough. At times, to start the matrimony of their son or daughter, parents arrange for a middleman, who is also known a match-maker or Roovary, Dhamu or Mazomi. Arranged Marriages – Boon or BaneArranged marriages are often compared with marriages of convenience. The parents often indulge into matrimony thinking that their daughter should marry someone who will provide her financial security. In fact, there are as many reasons for entering into a marriage of convenience as there are novels dealing with this subject. Although an arranged marriage does not begin with love, there’s always that sensual tension cooking beneath the surface. Tamil Marriages – a Simple & Beautiful AffairTamils consider matrimony very auspicious, so, they are very cautious at every step. Tamil marriages involve many rituals and customs like all other Indian marriages and matrimonials. The date for the wedding is usually fixed after consulting the Hindu calendar. What’s the Big Deal About an Inter-caste MarriageInter caste marriage in India are still confronted with unique challenges. For some people it becomes difficult to convince their parents and in-laws. There are many couples, find it difficult to adapt themselves to a new environment, culture and rituals. In some societies, inter caste marriages are considered as a religious offence where couples face death threats from their own family members. Every now and then, we come across news talking about incidents related to murder due to inter-caste Please Don’t Preach’ Let Girls Decide When They Want to Get MarriedMarriage of a girl becomes a universal phenomenon the moment she reaches the so-called 'right age'. Now the question is... what is the meaning of 'right age'? Does it mean to get married as soon as you are 20-21 or does it mean to get married when you can actually take up so many responsibilities? It is not only the question of age but also level of maturity. One has to distinguish between the two - the right age or the right mindset. And Indian girls are now mature enough to balance both. They
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