Brahmin matrimony

Alike other Hindu communities in India, the Brahmin community also follow the same customs and traditions that are being carry forwarded from the forefathers to their offspring. A wedding ceremony includes various practices that form the big celebration. The weddings are the true reflection of a community’s beliefs and traditions. Though the weddings are celebrated in a similar fashion, but the effect of one’s caste and region can be evident from the way they celebrate the weddings. 

Brahmin community is given the highest status according to the age old caste system and social system. The Brahmins are the priestly family who are given the authorization of conducting weddings and other rituals, and thus the customs are performed in the purest forms. The Brahmin matrimony starts with the pre-wedding rituals which are conducted in the homes of the boy and girl, and include involvement of the family members as well as the close friends. The elders gather to bless the prospective bride and groom.

The ceremonial celebrations in the Brahmin matrimony are no different from other communities. You can find some drastic variations in the wedding customs of the southern India as compared to those in the north India. The weddings in Northern India follow the Vedic methodology to conduct marriages, where fire is believed to be the most sacred element and the main wedding rituals are performed in front of fire, which is believed to be the main witness of wedding. The bride and groom take seven rounds of the fire and seek blessings from the almighty god and the elders. 

The Brahmins are strict followers of their legacy and generally do not allow inter caste marriages. They have their strong belief in matching the horoscope as they believe that the movement and positioning of the planets have their impact over the lives of the individuals. Although horoscope matching is no more compulsory now, and many families do not consider matching horoscopes of the boy and girl.

Gone are those days when mediators were contacted for finding the best matches for the boys and girls in Brahmin matrimony. The families of the boy and girl these days search the suitable matches over the internet.  Here are some of the tips that can help the parents to find the life partner for the children over matrimony sites.

1- Find and check the good number of profiles.

2- Check for the authenticity of the websites as well as the profiles.

3- One needs to be careful while contacting a stranger, as there are people who take undue advantage of innocent people, be it a girl or a boy.

4- After finding the suitable match, it will be beneficial to conduct a background check of the candidate.

5- Check the educational and professional qualifications of a candidate to ensure that he /she had not lied to you.

6- Do not forget to visit the profile's work place as well as home.

7- You can also contact their neighbors to get a rough idea of the person and the family.

Author: Rashmi Karan