1. Lagna Tharle
In Marathi community, there are only two common ways to choose a partner and the traditional method of trying out with Kande Pohe and love marriage. The chances of finding a suitable partner in a 15–20-minute viewing program are really low; then it takes a lifetime to prove to yourself and society how the chosen partner is right.
2. Marathi Matrimony
In such events, only the girl's physical beauty and the boy's financial status are considered. The option of love marriage is still not accepted by parents and society. Often, these marriages done out of thoughtlessness also end up being unsuccessful.
3. Saptapadi Vivah
Based on the ideas put forward by the experts, a five-point plan for this initiative has been established. It includes understanding love and attraction, looking for intellectual, emotional, and value alignment, rejecting dowries, horoscopes, and addictions, keeping the marriage simple, and exploring the possibility of inter-caste and inter-religious marriages.
4. Anurup Vivah
Based on this, conversations are held with young people and their parents. Before choosing a partner in any way, it's advised to give each other enough time and understand each other to choose a more suitable option for an arranged marriage.
5. Anand Maratha
Going beyond the traditional methods of partner selection, the mutual consent of young men and women, their ability to handle the physical, mental, and family responsibilities that come after marriage, their preferences, personalities, individual and family beliefs, and their perspectives on future dreams should be understood.
6. Tawde Vivah
Issues like addiction, dowry practices, and horoscope matching should be clearly rejected. It's important that no one gets cheated in all of this.
7. Lagnabandha
Before deciding on marriage, both the boy and girl should have their health checked so that they can take care of or treat any issues that arise and lead a happy life together. This check-up is not just for finding out about diseases but is also important for understanding their overall health status to live a more conscious and healthy life.
8. Yog Maratha
When expectations are broken, the framework of life starts to crack. After marriage, the life both of them have to live with both families should be defined as a nurturing partnership that blossoms together, rather than just being a worldly existence.
9. Maratha Marriage
For that, there must be true equality not just between husband and wife, but in all relationships. It's essential to acknowledge each person’s individuality and space in both families, allowing for communication and equality in thoughts, decisions, and actions.
10. Deokar Maratha
These workshops by experts have become popular not just among soon-to-be-married young people but also among their parents. On this occasion, we are trying to present an alternative aimed at reducing failure and disappointment in marriages, and it's being successful.
11. Pavitra Vivah
In Marathi Hindu tradition, marriage is not just a social contract but is considered a sacred bond that lasts for seven lifetimes. This marriage is an important connection not just between the two individuals, but also links their families and society. Therefore, marriage rituals hold extraordinary significance in Hinduism in terms of religion, duty, and maintaining balance in society.
12. Conclusion
In a Marathi family, the wedding tradition of Kelvan is celebrated with great joy. It is a custom to wish the bride or groom well as their married life is about to begin. On the occasion of Kelvan, family, relatives, and neighbors all come together. This fosters social bonds and affection. This is the true purpose of this tradition.
