Questions for those from India
By SomeCowgirl
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
United States
May 29, 2009 6:33pm CST
Hello All!
I added an app on myspace today that was about Indian Marriage. I read on this app that Indians often put something on their hands and until it dries and cracks off, the wife does not have to do for her husband. Is this true? For those who aren't from India but want to answer none the less, is there anything like this in your culture?
For the USA, or rather my southern culture or heritage, this isn't true. I don't know of anything like that.
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4 responses
@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
30 May 09
This is a really good discussion baby,and I am sure there are a lot of people out there who have questions about Indian Marriages because I am sure they have different customs then we do,and I remember when you showed me the App which shows things that Indians usually do when it comes to getting married,and that App was kind of cool,and I wonder if it is true,since no one would know except someone from India,and when it comes to Southern heritage or USA heritage I do not think there is anything like that but I am not completely sure,and hopefully you will get a lot of quality filled responses that will help give you the information on Indian marriages so that we will be able to be more informed on the customs and traditions when it comes Indian weddings and other things,I love you with all my heart and soul,have a great day,good luck with all of your mylotting goals,and Happy Posting.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
30 May 09
Baby, yes I know that our heritage isn't like that, but it's always great to learn new things about other cultures. I love you with all of my heart and soul.
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@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
2 Jun 09
That is true even though our culture and our heritage is different from theirs is it always good to learn new things,especially if we ever travel the world even though I seriously doubt it because neither of us want to fly on a plane,so we will only go places that we can drive,I love you with all my heart and soul,have a great day,good luck with all of your mylotting goals,and Happy Posting.
@Jevendiran (778)
• India
30 May 09
Yeah, that's right. Indian marriages are so special. These marriages increase the love and affection between all the relations like friends, relatives, etc. They are so powerful that they just bind the two hearts so efficiently. But now-a-days, we are losing our traditions. Something must be done!
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
30 May 09
I am glad that you think so, I haven't ever seen an indian wedding but I have read about it on the game, like I have said. It seems very traditional and very much respecting the parents.
I appreciate the response from both of you.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
30 May 09
Possibly so, but I think if nothing else they do it to celebrate their wedding and their heritage. I appreciate the response.
@John4Christ (1597)
• India
30 May 09
I am glad you are interested to know about india.....
Well yes the Hindus put mehndi(also called as henna) in their hands, they are designed so beautifully and looks really pretty on the hands......there is also a other tradition where they put turmeric on their hands and feet.......
Well not sure about the other part, it really depends as there are variety of ways the Indians celebrate their weddings there are many sects who celebrate it in different styles......
Just like we Christians have white wedding gowns, here in India it is red......it has intrinsic artwork in it, and usually all handmade artwork.....
I have heard in some of the sects that the women is not allowed to see her husband before marriage, it is not considered good......correct me if i am wrong my fellow Indians......
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
30 May 09
I appreciate you responding to me and telling me about all of the traditions. Yes on the game they called it Mehndi, and I believe they also said it was called Henna. The thing about games are is sometimes you can't be sure that information on it is correct. I think that goes for anything too really. Well I'm not sure about in India but in America it is considered bad luck to see the bride (in her dress) before the wedding. Of course, I don't know how many people still practice that. My fiance and I live with each other and we'll be getting ready in the same house, riding in the same car, of course I won't be wearing a dress.