In this article we will discuss about the tradition of marriage among Hindu and Muslims. Marriage among Hindus: Among Hindus, marriage is a sacrament. It is necessary in the life of a Hindu, because a Hindu male cannot enter the “Grihasthaasrama”, i.e., the stage of a householder without a wife. This is the second of… Continue reading Marriage among Hindu and Muslims
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Human Marriage in India: Westermarck’s View
In Westermarck’s view, as expressed in his History of Human Marriage, marriage is a relationship between a man a woman or many woman, and the relationship has been recognized by law; such persons not only have the relationship as between themselves, they have some definite obligations towards the children that may be born out of… Continue reading Human Marriage in India: Westermarck’s View
5 Important Forms of Marriage Found in India
Some of the important forms of marriage found in India are: (i) one wife, many husbands (ii) one husband many wives (iii) one man one wife (iv) companionate marriage and (v) experimental marriage! (i) One wife, many husbands: Polyandry. In certain parts of the earth polyandry long existed. It is a form of marriage wherein… Continue reading 5 Important Forms of Marriage Found in India