Madhya Pradesh: The definition of marriage varies around the world not only between cultures and between religions, but also throughout the history of any given culture and religion.
Typically it is principally an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually sexual, are acknowledged or sanctioned.
In some cultures, marriage is recommended or considered to be compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity. After marriage girl brings a lot of things to her in laws’ house know as dowry.
These gifts are shown to elder members of the family as they feel proud of it.
But today we will tell you about a unique tradition of a society where bride gifts 21 poisonous snakes to groom. This tradition is practiced in goria community of Madhya Pradesh since centuries.
It is said that the groom can take care of his bride after watching dance of the snakes. It is also said that girl’s father starts capturing snakes soon after the marriage is fixed.
If the snake were not gathered until the wedding date, then the marriage cannot take place.
PNN/Agencies
