A Tamil wedding is held for 2 days.  This is an occasion when all the near and dear ones come together to celebrate.  The Tamil community follows a simple living and it is reflected in their rites and rituals as well.   As per the Tamilian calendar, a wedding cannot be held from the dates starting with (July 15th to August 15th), (September 15th to October 15th) and (December 15th to January 15th).    The Tamilians also avoid Tuesdays and Saturdays, as they not considered auspicious.
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We have commission series of articles on marriage ceremonies as conducted by various religion and and cultures around the world. The issue is quite wide and very interesting, in the Hindu tradition alone, there are 42 different way of conducting marriages.

In the next few weeks, we hope to bring you a vast among of articles on marriages from all the cultures of the world, from Islamic, Christian, Jewish, Hindu to Yoruba traditional marriage.

With more and more people using the internet in current society, some are turning to the popular world of online dating. Many argue that online dating is not safe, or it is not right. On the other side, many argue that it is safe, and it is the perfect place to meet those who share the same interests, hobbies, views and so on as you. Both sides are somewhat right, but for those looking into online dating, there are ways to be safe.

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It is very important for two people to maintain a healthy relationship, or the relationship is virtually no good. Though, it is often harder done than it is said, and this is evident through stories of bad breakups and such. Nonetheless, if proper measures taken, two can easily maintain a healthy relationship, and evidently be happier as a couple. Below are some things couples can do to work towards maintaining a healthy relationship.

To start off, honesty is very important. If two individuals lie to each other in relationship, things are bound to go for the worst. If you tell the truth, you will gain more trust from the other person in the long run. Though a lie may get you out of a mistake you made once, it is almost sure to get you back in the long run. Read the rest of this entry »