THE MARRIAGE SYSTEM OF NEPAL

                                     THE MARRIAGE SYSTEM OF NEPAL

Hindus believe in arranged marriages and that the marriages are made in heaven.astrologers are consulted to check and confirm

whether the bride and tha groom are made for each other.for this purpose Both the bride and the groom's chinos are referredto and their star sings are matched.The middle person or the lami,who acts as the messenger oft both the families,is involved inall arrangement of the wedding.

wedding start with the determination of the precise dated set by the astrologers. they can be held only during certain auspicious seasons which fall from the April through June and January through February.wedding embrace therich cultural tradition stretching over several days.the ceremony start with bandanna where the bride's father makes the commitment.further,swayback flows where the bride and the groom exchange their rings and garland made of dob.dob is acertain type of grass which does not dry up thus indicating glans heavy gold jeweler's and is wrapped aroud in bold red sari and asparkling ghoomti covers her face.

The most touching scene is observed during kanyadaan,when the bride's parents perform theritual of handling the responsibility of their daughter to the groom.therefor,the bride become exclusively his and have to wear sindor and pote as long as she is married and pray for her husband long life. at last the daughter fades and shedding of tear's begin as the farewell ritual starts.the wedding is followed by a grand reception. strings of decorative light,melodious music.delicious food and drinks emphasize the high spirits of the groom's family and thus leave memories imprinted in the hearts of the guests..