Traditionally speaking, in India, "manglik" women (an astrological combination when Mars and Saturn are both under the 7th house) are actually required to marry a peepal tree, a banana tree or a silver or golden idol of the Hindu god Vishnu - in a ceremony known as "kumbh vivah". Once the ceremony has taken place, the tree is destroyed - the idea behind this is that it will break any potential curse over the bride and groom.
Are civil partnerships permitted?A single case of legal recognition of same-sex marriage was granted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2011 |
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legal age of consent |
polygamy legal status (Muslim) |
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India ranks 13th in the countries with the highest child marriage rates. India has the highest number of child brides in the world, although the incidence has been decreasing. Much of this is down to poverty and tradition. It is also rife owing to family honour and a lack of educational opportunities for girls. |
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Married by 15
18%
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Married by 18
47%
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