The Disappearance of Hindu Symbols of Marriage: What Does it Mean for Hindu Culture?
Winner of The Politica's Research Essay Prize 2021 Symbols of Hindu marriage have been around for centuries and the meanings behind them have been commonly accepted in Hindu society – these symbols have even been carried across the world by Indian emigrants. However, these symbols of marriage have noticeably started fading away – how will this combined with the ongoing shift in the perception of Hindu marriage affect Hindu culture as a whole? The decline in the prevalence of