HINDU Marriage : Marriage IAS mains Sociology Optional
HINDUS MARRIAGE
In Hindi Vihaha means "CARRYING AWAY GIRL".
Hindu Marriage is Scared
As per Hindu Marriage Act 1956 Hindu marriage is contract
I. BRAHMA MARRIAGE:
Father gifts his daughter to a learned man of good character.
II. DAIVA MARRIAGE:
Father gifts his daughter to young priest
III. ARSHA MARRIAGE:
1. Future son-in-law makes the gift of a bull and cow to girl's father.
2. In return father gifts his daughter to boy
IV. ASURA MARRIAGE:
Boy will purchase girl from her father
V. GANDHARVA MARRIAGE:
It is marriage based on mutual love.
VI. PRAJAPATYA MARRIAGE:
1. Father gifts his daughter to a man, after duly honoring him and advise the couple to perform dharma together.
2. Here boy learning is not important, but in Brahma marriage his learning is important.
3. After marriage groom should stay in Bride parents house
VII. RAKSHASA MARRIAGE:
Boy forcefully take away girl and marry her
VIII. PAISHACHA MARRIAGE:
1.Boy will have Sexual activity with intoxicated girl who is in sleep or unconscious or unsound.
2. Due to Lack of alternative Girl marry Boy
KANYADHANA
Father gift his daughter as gift to boy
VIVAHA HOMA
Homa or Fire act as witness for marriage
SAPTAPADI
walking of the bride and bridegroom over seven steps,
In every step is coin placed on floor
Both bride and bride groom walk on coins