Indian culture is very diverse. Different types of weddings within Hindu marriage is an example of this diversity

So you thought that only different religions (Hindus, Muslims, Christians) have different trends for weddings? It may surprise a few to know that different wedding trends are followed with the same religion as well. The reputed wedding institutes like Arya Samaj marriages are conducted for Hindus by following the rituals of the bride and groom. Below are some examples of different wedding trends in Hindu marriages:

·         In Brahma marriages, groom's eligibility is decided by the knowledge of Vedas. Wedding is preferred only after the boy has completed his student-hood so that he can take care of his family after marriage

·         In Arsha marriage, either sages or priests are preferred for marrying the girl

·         Prajapatya Marriages are conducted in a simple manner without any major monetary transactions

·        Besides these, there are other forms - Gandharva marriage, Asura marriage, Rakshasa marriage, Paishacha marriage etc. But these forms are not considered as proper as money is more important here. At times, the bride is married to the groom against her wishes

Arya Samaj Mandirs have worked for the betterment and up-lift-ment of the society and the women. Still, the evils are prevalent in our society. Arya Samaj Mandirs in Sonipat were built with the objective of empowering people to decide and get married without any hassles. This has contributed in making the life of people much better and easier. The marriage is absolutely legal and cannot be challenged anywhere in the world. This has given a new ray of hope to the people who find it difficult to oppose these unreasonable and age-old traditions followed by people.

We have heard about difference in lifestyles in the cities and villages in India. How different are the weddings?

We all wish to see progress in the nation - villages and cities alike. The general trend in India has been that people from villages travel to cities for a better living. The older people, on the other hand, boast of the age-old traditions and culture in villages that has been carried forward by many generations. Wedding is considered as the most important event of a person's life everywhere as this one decision changes the life of the couple forever. While the motive is same but people follow different rituals in cities and villages.

For instance, there is an increasing trend of elaborate weddings in Haryana but is defined differently at different places. In villages, many rituals are conducted before and after the wedding. They conduct pujas before marriage so that the marriage is completed in a smooth manner. The relatives get involved in every little preparations that goes on for at least a week. On the other hand, in cities people focus more on spending extravagantly by hiring wedding planners and the marriage is spread over 2-3 days only. In big cities, people have time constraints and therefore, all the rituals are modified and made as concise as possible.

The reason behind this difference is mainly due to different attitude. People in villages in Haryana give more importance to relations and hence, do not invest much amount on the decorations and lighting etc. But this tradition is being adopted in cities also. People are now realizing the waste of money and time in making the wedding day so special. Moreover, institutions such as Arya Samaj has also helped to change this whole attitude towards wedding. For instance, Arya Samaj marriages in Haryana have increased in the recent past. This makes it easy for people coming from villages as well as cities to go to the nearest Arya Samaj Mandir in Haryana and apply for a legal wedding at minimal expenses. This way, people will get to invest more in their future and make their lives happier and more beautiful.