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Vivāha is the Sanskrit term for marriage. In Hinduism, it is viewed as a sacrament and not a contract. Hindu families are patrilocal. Institution of Marriage: Marriage is generally a union between a male and a female with a commitment so that they can pursue Dharma, to a level of spiritual experience. So every society recognizes and controls it as it results in the procreation and nurture of future generation and thereby influences the social and cultural growth of society. According to Manusmriti or laws of Manu there are eight different types of Hindu marriages. Among the eight types all didn't have religious sanction. The last four were not religiously defined and were condemned. These are: Brahma Marriage, Daiva Marriage, Arsha Marriage, Prajapatya Marriage, Gandharva Marriage, Asura M

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  • Vivāha is the Sanskrit term for marriage. In Hinduism, it is viewed as a sacrament and not a contract. Hindu families are patrilocal. Institution of Marriage: Marriage is generally a union between a male and a female with a commitment so that they can pursue Dharma, to a level of spiritual experience. So every society recognizes and controls it as it results in the procreation and nurture of future generation and thereby influences the social and cultural growth of society. According to Manusmriti or laws of Manu there are eight different types of Hindu marriages. Among the eight types all didn't have religious sanction. The last four were not religiously defined and were condemned. These are: Brahma Marriage, Daiva Marriage, Arsha Marriage, Prajapatya Marriage, Gandharva Marriage, Asura M
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  • Vivāha is the Sanskrit term for marriage. In Hinduism, it is viewed as a sacrament and not a contract. Hindu families are patrilocal. Institution of Marriage: Marriage is generally a union between a male and a female with a commitment so that they can pursue Dharma, to a level of spiritual experience. So every society recognizes and controls it as it results in the procreation and nurture of future generation and thereby influences the social and cultural growth of society. According to Manusmriti or laws of Manu there are eight different types of Hindu marriages. Among the eight types all didn't have religious sanction. The last four were not religiously defined and were condemned. These are: Brahma Marriage, Daiva Marriage, Arsha Marriage, Prajapatya Marriage, Gandharva Marriage, Asura Marriage, Rakshasa Marriage, Paishacha Marriage.
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