HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Two most important acts and rituals associated with the Vedic marriage system was/were
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Pani-Grahana
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Sapta-Padi
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Both A and B above
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Marriage Vows
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Three key rituals predominate, as follows. Two are yajna. Kanyadana – the giving away of his daughter by the father. Panigrahana – a ritual in presence of fire, where the groom takes the bride’s hand as a sign of their union.
Detailed explanation-2: -There were 8 types of marriages during the Vedic Period.
Detailed explanation-3: -The institution of marriage was established very well in the Early Vedic Period. Marriage was considered a sacred ritual. Marriages were generally monogamous, and only rich and ruling families went for polygamy. Polygyny, as well as polyandry, was also allowed.
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