stately marraiges

What was once considered a success formula is now perceived as outdated as more and more people are marrying the person they wish to, rather than marry as per their parents wishes. In fact of late many parents do not interfere in marriage issues and accept modern day alliances. Earlier interaction between men and women was practically zilch, but now times have changed. Even though you are unlikely to view a full fledged public display of affection, you will certainly find more and more people holding hands and at least embracing. Of course it has taken a while for the Indian parent to accept such changes but they have finally given their consent. However this is not the overall notion as there are many societies who still make decisions for the younger generations. There are many instances where youngsters are married as per their parents decisions and there are times when marriages take place within weeks or even days of proposing an alliance. There are many families who are interested in getting their daughters married to boys who are settled abroad. As such, there are many NRI weddings that take place where girls and even boys are not really given an opportunity to express their wishes. This is mostly true in case of Punjabis, Gujaratis, Sindhis and Marwaris. It s very saddening because in such communities absolutely capable youngsters are not really allowed to go and take on a profession but are married too quickly especially in case of girls and n many cases boys are introduced to the family business rather early. This gives them a more respectable mage when they are considered as a marriageable alliance.
The poorer states like Orissa and Bihar too have a marriage system where very young people are married off. This is unfair because at times these individuals do not even have the maturity to understand what a wedding is all about but are expected to live this life that is chosen for them by elders in the society.