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For questions about marriage, practices and rituals associated with marriage that are specific to Hinduism.

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What does Hinduism say about polygamy (multiple marriages)?

Are there any references to polygamy (multiple marriages) and whether they are allowed or prohibited in Hinduism? At least in the Indian law, multiple marriages are banned for Hindus. But what do the sacred books say?
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How is the gotra of an orphan determined?

One of the important tradition in Hinduism is the Gotra. Usually marriage is not performed between two persons belonging to the same Gotra. Does this have anything to do with biological relationship ? What happens when someone is adopted as a baby…
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What is the exact definition of marriage in Hinduism?

Marriage binds man and woman together for a life. But in Hinduism what is the exact definition of Marriage and how it evolved?
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Which scriptures tell that a husband-wife couple stays together for seven births?

It is a popular belief in people that the togetherness of a husband-wife couple is for seven births. In which scripture(s) this thing is written?
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Hiding past relationships

Is hiding past relationships a sin? Like if women lie before marriage because if she reveals it, she won't get married. Or if a man hides his past relationships and marries a clean women, for getting married. Can one avoid these out in any way, like…
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Mantra for marriage and love?

Which vedic mantras should one chant for a better love life? I specifically was looking for a mantra which can help one to meet a new quality partner as well as a citation to the original passage in the rig veda where it is mentioned There are a lot…
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Is it sin for a man to marry a widow?

Widow remarriage was banned in the past , but now it has become legal. So, Is it sin for a man to marry a widow ?
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What is the scriptural reference to "we will be together till 7 birth" as a married couple?

In marriage we take 7 pheras around fire. We do this because we(husband and wife) will be together for 7 births What is the scriptural reference to this.
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Polygamy and Hindu Marriages

In the Mahabharata ,most people married more than once. Then why is there a Hindu law now which prevents Hindus from marrying more than once?
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Are there any references to dowry or practices similar to it in Indian literature?

I'm writing a paper on the prevalence of dowry in India, and I'm wondering if any Indian literature has references to the practice or similar practices beyond King Janaka having given Sita a lot of gold and livestock etc from the Ramayana.
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Washing husband's feet and drinking that water

The practice of washing the feet of one's husband and then drinking that water is prevalent across many Hindu communities. A. Is this a compulsion for all married women? B. Does it have scriptural sanction? C. Which Devi has been mentioned to be the…
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Can you date / marry a girl that has your sister's name?

In Hindu Scripture, do they anywhere talk about ethics behind dating / marrying a girl that has the same name as your sister? Is it okay or considered a sin or just immoral?
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Maximum age limit for marriage in Hinduism?

What is the maximum age limit for marriage in Hinduism? I am 35 years old can I marry at this age a young girl or Hinduism doesnot permit it should I convert to other religion.
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Can a mleccha marry a non virgin?

If a woman has sex with a man it is considered a gandharva marriage or a type of marriage and marriage is considered for life in Hinduism. So if a mleccha were to marry a mleccha woman who is not a virgin like is common among mleccha culture,…
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can a person marry more than one person

In Hinduism allowed to marry more than one person on both genders male and female. In some of the lifes they accept or dont accept he/she will be get two marriages in their life. Is it allowed in hinduism or any scriptures says about the same.
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