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: The majority of marriages in India are still arranged, reflecting a culture that views marriage as a union of two families rather than just two individuals. Dual Roles
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Fasting ( vrat ) is a significant cultural marker. From the intense Karva Chauth fast where a married woman prays for her husband’s long life to the more flexible Navratri fasts dedicated to the goddess Durga, women display remarkable physical discipline. However, modern interpretations are shifting. Many young women now observe Karva Chauth as a celebration of partnership (with men sometimes fasting alongside them) or as a social festival. Conversely, during Teej or Vat Savitri , the fast is also a day off—a sanctioned moment of rest, new clothes, and female bonding. : The majority of marriages in India are