Dowry, the amount paid to the Bridegroom by the Bride's parents does not have the sanction of the Vedas or Smriti. How ever this practice was an is being followed in certain communities in India. The term Kanyadan , name for marriage, from the brides side , means gifting the Virgin Girl. The term Panikgrahana … Continue reading No Dowry Signed Inscription Virinchipuram Temple
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I have posted some articles on the Samskaras or the Rites of The Hindus and on Hindu marriages. Yesterday, my brother's daughter posted a message in Facebook asking me to write on 'Thaali, Metti' and their significance in Hindu marriages, Thalli in Tamil and Mangal Sutra in Hindi has no place in Vedic marraiges. In Vedic marriages marriage has two names Panigrahana and Kanyadaan, handing over and Gifting away the daughter.
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