Marriage Ziarat

People usually marry within their own tribe.

Selection of marriage partner is done only by men (father, grandfather and others, etc). Women don't have any say in this matter.

Vulvar: The custom of vulvar is as strong as ever. The amount of vulvar ranges from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 150,000. Most parents use the vulvar for the dowry (in the form of ornaments, clothes, household goods) which the bride takes with her. The amount of vulvar is determined by such factors as the girl's beauty, age and her personal qualities. The younger people, especially those who are educated, look down upon the vulvar system, not so much for its amount as for the social stigma that it carries. In most cases, however, vulvar as in practice in this district, is not seen as a bride price, but as the bridegroom's contribution to the marriage expenses incurred by the bride's parents. The money in fact mostly comes back to the bridegroom in the form of ornaments, utensils, furniture etc. that the bride brings with her.

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