Re: REQUEST : Hindu Marriage Rites

Posted By Y. Malaiya (malaiya@cs.colostate.edu)
Wed, 02 Apr 1997 16:13:58 -0700

Raja Segar wrote:
>
> I am trying to compile an article, in English, that explains the South
> Indian Hindu marriage rites and the meaning of the mantras that are
> generally used. I would be grateful if someone could point me to
> resources or sites that are available in the net. Alternatively, are
> there any books that are available.

The site http://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/marriage.html
includes links to sources describing Hindu marriage rites in
South as well as in other regions (Bengal, Gujarat) etc. You
will also find some of the RigVeda verses.

Other topics addressed include:

Choosing a Partner
Husband and Wife
The Family

Yashwant

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