In India, marriage is one of the biggest events in a person's life. It marks the beginning of a new season. Marriage is essential for every person in India; at least this is the feeling of many. It is not a simple event. An Indian marriage stands out from the rest. This is essentially because many marriages in India are arranged. Just like you have no choice of the place you were born, marriage can work well when arranged and, more and more Indian couples continue to prove this to be so. Parents of the bride and groom are responsible for choosing the right partner for their son or daughter. Parents will always want their children to have the best and, they are trusted to choose the ideal mate. Parents and relatives in India have been playing matchmaker for a very long time and, they have perfected the art. When a child is born into a family in India, many parents and relatives start to think far and, as the child grows, they already have in mind a mate that would be suitable. It is pretty exciting just thinking about it. In India, some groups like Rajasthan marry of their children very young.

Many children who are the age of five are united in marriage. However, with changing trends, more and more villages in India are changing. The modern culture has ensured that certain aspects of culture like early marriage are reverted. In the early days, divorce and remarriage were not permitted. Marriage was a must for every girl also. However, these rules have changed and in the modern India, one can divorce as well as get another wife or husband after the divorce. Polygamy and polyandry are offences in India. They are punishable by law. This applies to all those who are Hindus. However, for a Muslim man in India, they can have up to 4 wives. Religion is always intertwined with issues to do with marriage. This is because most people in the world are religious.

An Indian marriage marks a 'Muhurta'. In other words, it marks an auspicious occasion. The wedding is usually conducted in the bride's home or temple but, with modernity comes diversity. Today, the weddings will be held in parks, hotels, halls and many other places. Preparations start very early and, many will congregate in the evening to eat, dance and sing. It is usually a glorious occasion which is marked with pomp and color. Indians are known to be very colorful people and, their weddings are no exception. Several rituals are performed during the wedding ceremony. 'Kanyadana' is one of the rituals that are very important. This ritual involves the bride being given to God symbolically. There are so many other aspects to it and, it paves way for 'saptapadi'. This is another ritual which involves taking steps. Facing north, the couple takes seven steps. 'Agni' or fire is the witness as they take their marriage vows. An Indian marriage is an attraction that will have you amazed and mesmerized. Indians are a people who mark their unions in a distinct style like nowhere else in the world.