Are most marriages in India arranged marriages?
Well practically, all marriages in the world are arranged marriages. Either by the couple themselves or by their parents. All marriages are also love marriages while they last. The terminology of arranged marriages versus love marriages is a misuse of words, in my opinion. There is also a grey area, where the parents play a role in introducing the couple to each other. Blind dates and blind marriages make nice conversation pieces. I personally do not know a single person, whose marriage was arranged by parents without consulting the boy and girl. I also read about such marriages only in the media. Those who claim that it is very common, perhaps know lots of such marriages. I do not. In Indian tradition, a marriage is considered more than just a man and woman getting together. It is a new bond between two families. That is why the parents play a key role. The final decision rests with the boy and girl in any case.
