| This is among the extensively raised questions | | | | taking place in the country. As far as love marriages |
| whenever there is a debate going on the popularity | | | | are concerned, they proffer much needed time for |
| and relevance of two types of marriages – Love | | | | mutual understanding to a couple that is perceptibly |
| Marriage and Arranged Marriage. Having discussed | | | | required for the success of any relationship. This way, |
| and answered end number of times, this question | | | | people can easily make adjustments when they are |
| remains unanswered most of the times. The key | | | | finally taking their nuptials vows. |
| reason lies in the varying perceptions of people on this | | | | Contrarily in an arranged marriage, there is a lot of |
| subject. | | | | pressure on couples to meet parental expectations like |
| In India, matrimony is one of the most sacred rituals | | | | producing a male heir, taking active participation in |
| and thus upholds great relevance among Indian | | | | family rituals, developing great rapport with |
| populace. Arranged weddings consequently enjoy a | | | | sisters-in-laws, contributing to family expenses, and so |
| clear edge over the love ones as most parents think | | | | on. |
| that only they are competent in finding out the most | | | | Similarly, lovers have to make great efforts if their |
| suitable match for their beloved sons or daughters. | | | | parents don’t agree with their relationships. Besides, |
| Though with the passage of time, many parents have | | | | sometimes discords even arise between couples |
| accepted the concept of love marriage and have | | | | having love marriages. It has come to the fore that |
| even started giving the full liberty to their children for | | | | after spending a long quality time together post love |
| choosing the most suitable life partner, love marriages | | | | marriage, many couples are found to be repenting on |
| still have a long way to go. Love marriages are still not | | | | their decisions. They find it hard to keep up the nuptial |
| accepted with open arms in most of the small cities | | | | and at last break the bond to get free. That is why it is |
| and towns. However, lots of youngsters are happily | | | | aptly said that love marriage is not a cakewalk! |
| giving preference to love matrimonies these days. | | | | Perhaps to stay away from such a situation, these |
| The extrovert and enthusiastic youth of today’s | | | | days many youngsters prefer to have arranged |
| India are mature and independent enough to finalize | | | | matrimonies. The best aspect about the arranged |
| such major decisions of their lives. Besides, they think | | | | marriage is that both parents and family are happy |
| that they have full right to choose the person with | | | | and thus they themselves arrange the matrimony with |
| whom they are going to live for the rest of their life. | | | | glee. No tears and sacrifices are required for getting |
| In addition, Media and Education have contributed | | | | parents’ permission in this case. |
| immensely in popularizing the conception of love | | | | However, it is still very difficult to affirm which type of |
| matrimony in India. With the introduction of the British | | | | nuptial is better and scores more over the other. |
| education system in India, more and more Indians | | | | Whether it is a love or arranged wedding, it should be |
| became more knowledgeable. Movies also influenced | | | | based on love, empathy, responsibility, concern, and |
| the mindset of masses as well as the classes to a | | | | commitment. It calls for a lot of dedication and efforts |
| large extent. The approach to love and marriage as | | | | to carry on the relation. And to support and live happily |
| portrayed in the movies stimulated Indian viewers to | | | | with each other, it needs dedication, patience, |
| the extent that now love marriages are not treated as | | | | perseverance, and obviously affection and care. If one |
| a taboo. People do not think that they need to adhere | | | | is able to adhere to all these fundamentals, it is |
| to matrimonial traditions and thus can choose their own | | | | undeniably an ideal wedding. |
| life partners. And for doing so, they don’t have to | | | | Love is a vital element, whether it develops before or |
| rely on parents, matchmakers, relatives, astrologers, | | | | after the marriage is not imperative. It should happen |
| and so on. These changes in approach and opinions | | | | and then bliss will subsequently follow. This is the |
| have spurred the number of love marriages in India. | | | | secret for a successful marriage. |
| At present, both love and arranged matrimonies are | | | | |