| Type of Marriage | Description |
|---|---|
| Asura | Marriage by purchase. |
| Gandharva | Marriage by the consent of two parties, often clandestine; includes swayamvara or self-choice. |
| Brahma | Marriage of a duly dowered girl to a man of the same varna with Vedic rites and rituals. |
| Daiva | Father gives the daughter to the sacrificial priest as part of fee or dakshina. |
| Arsa | A token bride-price of a cow and a bull is given. |
| Prajapatya | Marriage without dowry and bride-price. |
| Paisacha | Seduction of a girl while asleep, mentally deranged or drunk; hence hardly considered a marriage. |
| Rakshasa | Marriage by capture. |
Different types of marriages
By Karnataka | 24 Jun, 2026 | Leave a comment