Discussions - Remarriages of hindu widows

Famous rationalist, social reformer and freedom fighter named Goparaju Ramachandra Rao(Gora) used to encourage widow remarriages in Andhra Pradesh in past. Gora was also associate of Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi appreciated social reform movements led by Gora. Gora's wife Saraswati also worked with Gora in rationalist, social reformation and freedom movements.... more »

By Praveen Mandangi - May 28 2006 - 2 new of 2 messages

	Widow remarriages are more in Haryana
	Widow remarriages are recorded more in Haryana. In that state, maximum age for remarriage of widows is 45 years. By praveenmanda...@gmail.com - May 27 2006 - 3 new of 3 messages

Gyes should understand the value of marriage ............

As our society is male headed society, so the men of the society will have to take the step. There are so many movies, newsletters and revolutions have taken place in past but still the conditions have not changed much. The change has to take place in small towns and villages. As this being a personal decision of oneself govt. can not do anything.... more »

By urmilajhariya@gmail.com - Jul 23 2005 - 5 new of 5 messages

	Unmarried guys can also marry widows
	In matrimonial pages of news papers i am often noticing that only widowers and divorced men are seeking for widows. Why dont unmarried guys also marry widows? If widowers or divorced men cam marry unmarried girls, why cant unmarried guys marry widows? By Praveen Kumar Mandangi - May 26 2005 - 1 new of 1 message

	Widow remarriages in age of Mahabharata
	Tradition of widow remarriages existed in India even in the age of Ramayana and Mahabharata. In Mahabharata Arjuna married a widow and Naga princess named Uloopi. In age of Mouryas also tradition of widow remarriages continued. But in time of Guptas widow remarriages were abolished. By Kalvakuntla - May 11 2005 - 3 new of 3 messages

	Civilised society supports remarriages of widows
	If we are really civilised people we all should support remarriages of widows. For how many years should we continue these age old practices? There must be change in this trend. We must leave negative thinking about widow remarriages. By Nadendla Surya Narayana Rao - May 11 2005 - 3 new of 3 messages

TV serials should also encourage widow remarriages

I saw few cinemas in telugu which encouraged widow remarriages. TV serials should also encourage widow remarriages. Most of the TV serials are showing widows in disgraceful manner. Many serials are showing widows removing bindis, bangles and other ornaments. Some serials even show widows wearing white sarees. TV serial makers must change their... more »

By Praveen Kumar Mandangi - Mar 19 2005 - 5 new of 5 messages

	Cinemas should also encourage widow remarriages
	It will be good if cinemas also encourage widow remarriages. Telugu cinema industry made many cinemas related to intercaste love marriages. But cinemas which encouraged widow remarriages are very less. Telugu cinema industry should also try well for encouraging widow remarriages. By Praveen Kumar Mandangi - Mar 13 2005 - 5 new of 5 messages

Karewa tradition

In some families of hindi speaking states, Punjab and Orissa there is tradition of doing remarriages to widows with her brother-in-law without relating to age. That tradition is called as karewa tradition. Why can't widows be remarried to persons outsides of their husbands families? Doing remarriages to widows is good practice. Widows should... more »

By Praveen Kumar Mandangi - Mar 11 2005 - 3 new of 3 messages

	Widow remarriages in teluguites.
	In teluguites some families practice tradition of remarriages of young widows. But families which do remarriages to widows aged above 35-40 are very less. Why dont telugu families raise up to the level of remarriage of aged widows? By Praveen Kumar Mandangi - Mar 11 2005 - 3 new of 4 messages