Interfaith Marriage - Views of Hinduism

Views of Hinduism

Hinduism declares that there are always innumerable paths to God, and that one’s belief or perception of God is an individual matter and best left to the individual to decide his own path.

Interfaith and intercaste marriage are common in India, but to a lesser extent in the rural areas. There are many social rules surrounding marriage and individuals are under enormous pressure to marry within their caste and religion. To break such rules could cost the support of friends, family, and community; a heavy price in such a community-oriented society. In developed and metro areas it is much more common to see marriage between different caste and religion, but even there social pressures (especially from parents) often discourage interfaith marriages.