Forms and Types of Hindu Marriage (part1)

The expression ‘forms of marriage” normally refers to the four major forms of marriage such as — Monogamy, Polygamy, Polyandry and Group Marriage — as mentioned by anthropologist Malinowski.

But in the context of the Hindu Marriage System the expression “forms of marriage” denotes “the method of consecrating a marriage union.”



Eight Forms of Hindu Marriage mentioned by Manu

The following types and forms of Hindu marriage (Vivaah) are mentioned by Manu :

Brahma Marriage
Daiva Marriage
Arsha Marriage
Prajapatya Marriage
Asura Marriage
Gandharva Marriage
Rakshasa Marriage, and
Paisacha Marriage.

source :- http://www.importantindia.com/2815/forms-of-hindu-marriage-vivaah/