Telugu Marriage – The Beauty of the customs

A typical westerner who does not have any exposure for Indian culture get shocked when he tries to understand the various customs and traditions associated with Indian Marriage system. Indian marriage system is very complex and deeply rooted in Indian culture. Even in India every state has a different custom to follow right from finding a proper soul mate till the actual act of marriage. Telugu marriages customs are of no exception. Even today most of the Indian marriages are arranged marriages. In the sense once the boy or girl attains the prescribed age of marriage generally parents or relatives search for a suitable life partner for them. This is unheard of in most of the Western countries or any nations of other continents for that matter. In the age old days some professional match makers used to be there keeping track of brides and grooms of various castes and sub castes. They used to visit the houses of the prospective bride or groom with a photograph and horoscope of the bride or groom. Another interesting factor of Indian Marriage system is the deep rooted and often complex caste structures. Telugu matrimony Marriages usually take place in the same caste and also between families belonging to similar financial backgrounds.