The problem of violence and atrocities against women in India is one important problem relating to women who cannot be ignored. Women in the Indian society have been victims of humiliation, torture and exploitation for as long as we have written records of social organization and family … [Read more...]
Lord Shiva and the Fisherman - Mythological story of Lord Shiva
Indian Mythological story of Lord Shiva and the Fisherman Lord Shiva lived on Mount Kailash. One day Lord Shiva started explaining the Vedas to his wife Goddess Parvati. The explanations and discussions went on for many years. One day Parvati lost her concentration. As a result, Lord Shiva lost … [Read more...]
Vamana Avatar Story - Tales of Lord vishnu
Here is the famous Vamana Avatar Story of Lord Vishnu, where Lord Visnu takes birth as Aditi's son, Vamana to face Daityaraj Bali. After the churning of the ocean, the Gods became immortal and powerful. Indra's army defeated Daityaraj Bali and his army of Asuras and Daityas. One day Daityaraj Bali … [Read more...]
Importance of Freedom of Press and Media
Freedom refers to the state of liberty, or right and privileged to speak and act according to one's own will. Press and media (print, electronic and online) are the most important medium of expressing opinion of the people in a democratic country that justifies one's individual right to speech and … [Read more...]
Sapinda Marriage | Cousin Marriage in Hinduism
Sapinda Marriage refers to the cousin marriages in Hinduism. The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 does not allow Sapinda marriage. A marriage between a boy and a girl is not legally valid if they are "sapindas". But it permits the Sapinda marriages where such marriage is customary. Sapinda relationship … [Read more...]
Hindu Gotra System | Sagotra | Gotra in Hindu Religion
The gotra exogamy, as a tradition among Hindus, prohibits marriage between members of the same gotra. The Hindu society traditionally expects people to marry someone outside their gotra. But The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 legalizes marriage between members of the same gotra. Sagotra exogamy, … [Read more...]
Monogamy in Hinduism | Hindu Monogamy
Hindu Monogamy The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 strictly prohibits the Hindus to practice polygamy. Monogamy is the law and practice of the Hindu society. Monogamy is a form of marriage when one man only marries one woman. Ever since the Vedic times in India, monogamy has been the most dominant … [Read more...]
Endogamy in India
Endogamy Endogamy is a rule of marriage which is intimately related to the caste structure. In Endogamy form of marriage, a person has to marry within his or her group or varna or caste or sub-caste. For example, Brahmins have to marry Brahmins, Rajputs have to marry Rajputs, and Vaishya have … [Read more...]
Anuloma and Pratiloma Marriage
Anuloma and Pratiloma Marriage Anuloma and pratiloma marriage, as a rule of marriage is an inseparable part of the hindu caste system. The rule of anuloma and pratiloma marriages has greater significance for the caste structure of Hindu society than for the marriage pattern of the Hindus. Anuloma … [Read more...]
Hindu Pologamy | Polygamy in Hinduism
POLYGAMY IN HINDUISM Polygamy among the Hindus has become a thing of the past. It is legally prohibited. Bombay State had passed legislation against its practice as early as in 1946 and later Madras and Saurashtra governments followed it. But The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 introduced by the Central … [Read more...]
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