Saturday, July 3, 2010

Searching for a Wife Internationally

The world is shrinking very fast and the information age makes everything possible. Now a boy in USA can chat with a girl from Asia or Europe. He can do this by watching the immediate facial expressions of his counterpart. International relations are increasing. People travel, communicate and trade with people around the world. This interesting scenario offers a lot of flexibility to eligible boys around the globe. Now they can find their life partner from anywhere in the world.

I invite your attention to the Indian traditional marriages. Indians prefer to make the wedding knot to a girl or boy of same cast, tribe and if possible from a same village. There are many other criteria prevailing in the market. Horoscope for example is a very important aspect that comes between a bride and bride groom. A girl or boy cannot go into a wedding knot without satisfying all these criteria.

And again the Indians are spreading across the globe for migration, carrier building and trading. Indian matrimonial sites thus offer larger possibilities for those who find a suitable bride. I have seen Keralites (people from Kerala a South Indian State) get married to suitable counterparts from far and wide countries. They are looking for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) or Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs). Only a small portion of these alliances are realized in traditional ways. But majority of these alliances are realized by new generation matrimonial sites.

New generation matrimonial sites offer multiple services to their customers. Many of these sites are extensions to the traditional marriage brokers. Online matrimonial sites offer some effective searching and combing for brides and grooms. It offers a search from thousands of similar profiles. The states and countries offer no barriers.

The fast growing internet literacy and the convenience of internet matrimonial services make this the first choice for finding a suitable life partner. Let us learn and master the tricks involved in searching a life partner internationally through a professional online matrimonial portal for a better life partner and for a better married life.



Sunday, June 6, 2010

How to Create a Good Online Matrimonial Profile



This article will explain you briefly about the most important things you should consider while creating a good online matrimonial profile. If you are looking for a bride or a groom online then just signing up on online matrimonial sites is not enough. Once you post your profile online then it will compete with thousands of other matrimonial profiles. Whenever you create your online matrimonial profile do consider these things. Just Remember, marriage happens once in a life-time, so represent yourself at your best.
1. RECENT PHOTO: The most significant part of creating a good matrimonial profile is your photo. Many people are very shy about putting their photo online, but the truth is that when there are lacs of other profiles with photos and if you don't put yours then it is a disadvantage to you. Photo increases responses by 10-15 times.
2. PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION: Fill all the matrimony related info in your profile. It helps the other member to understand you, your thoughts, your family etc. Many people feel that by specifying everything in the paragraph is good enough, but that's a wrong practice. Those details are hardly read by few people; you still need to follow the formats presented by these sites.
3. WRITE ABOUT YOURSELF: Be elegant about disclosing about yourself. Just give brief information but significant information. Lengthy profile can make your profile boring. Specify your professional and educational background. Write briefly about your family members and how many brothers and sisters you are and the profession of your parents. And most important what are your expectations from your prospective partner.
4. LOG-IN REGULARLY: Creating a profile on any matrimonial site is not more than enough; you should also log-in regularly and show your interest to other members who match your criteria. Instead of waiting for other members to contact you kindly initiate contact from your end.
Kaveendra Singh writes on behalf of mangliks.com, which is India's fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial services. Mangliks.com enables user to create a matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website. Users can avail free registration and make initial contact with each other through services available on mangliks.com via Chat, SMS, and e-mail.
For more information log on to: http://www.mangliks.com/

Matrimonial Sites Are a New Platform For Match Making



The cataclysmic changes in the technology in the recent years seem to have redefined the relations as well. Indeed wide spread changes have appeared in the matrimonial market with choosing the bride or the groom no longer remaining the prerogative of just the parents and the relatives. With matrimonial sites coming up in the forefront there are now more widespread choices available, followed by more details and more interaction amongst the parties involved.
Gone are the days when the parents of the concerned boy or the girl used to search for the best partner for their son or the daughter by asking the relatives or the friends. Today this work in a much better and perhaps in a more sophisticated manner is being done by the matrimonial sites. The best aspect of such sites is that now the choices available are much larger than they were in the past. With no space or location hindrance, you can choose your life partner from anywhere around the world and this is what gives these sites an edge over the personal search.
Indubitably, they are serving the interests of the people and hence are being appreciated as well. The demand and the supply ratio has made this a booming business in India with more and more customers being added every year. With online matrimony sites available for all- divorcees, NRIs, widow remarriage apart from the first marriages they are catering to the needs of all.
With competition these sites are coming up with new ideas to attract the customers and in the end it is the users who benefit from the same since they now have more widespread options available to choose from. It also needs to be taken into account that these sites are being exclusively designed as per the needs of the users and hence we have matrimonial sites meant specifically for the Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs or the Christians so you know where you have to choose from. Apart from this many of the matrimonial sites are designed as per the castes, professions also- the aim in all aspects is to make the work as easier for the user as possible. Users' time and money is given prime focus.
The match making has been made quite easy with more and more of such sites tying up with various mobile companies and also the newspapers to increase their users and to get a far wider user base.
The younger generation who is more open minded and net savvy has also greeted these matrimonial site with open hands, for them it is one of the best options available to choose their soul mate. Due to the number of facilities being provided by these sites, it becomes easier for them to know and understand the person who might be their prospective bride or the groom. Thus they cannot just see the profile photo but also talk to the other person in whom they might be having interest. They can zero in on those whom they feel have the basic qualities which they have been looking for long. In fact it is being candidly brought to the fore that the individual compatibility is much stronger through this channel than in the print counterparts where only a little information is posted. Here you can get all the information- the academic qualification, family background, choices, interests, outlook towards life and much more just at the click of the mouse.
The interaction level has increased manifold, and this makes it easier for you to reach a decision of whom to choose. The labyrinth of despair and the gloom which pervaded till sometimes back owing to not getting the right partner now seems to have faded away with the increasing usage as well as massive popularity of the matrimonial websites. Earlier it appeared to be a tough job of searching someone who shared your likes, dislikes, who could stand up to your expectations but thanks to the online matrimony all this seems to have changed and truly for the better.
Indeed the matrimony business on the whole has a long way to go, but as for now it is here to stay in India.
About Author: The writer is a free lance journalist based in Aligarh, she is also an staff writer for Mangaljodi.com, a Indian matrimonial site based in Bhopal. She can be contacted at shadaan.alam@gmail.com.

Indian Matrimonial Sites and Indian Marriages



Indian Matrimonial sites have gained wide-spread popularity in recent times especially among young internet users. Their main service is to act as an online marriage bureau and allow unmarried people of opposit esex to mingle with each other, they may like each other in the process and may end up getting married, that is the best case scenario. Marriage is highly regarded in Indian society and is considered sacred and holy, that is why the phrase "holy matrimony " is used in some context.
Matrimony is a phase where the involved bride or the groom both goes through many emotional and psychological transformation. They experience a whole range of emotions sometimes they feel happy and excited for starting a new matrimonial life or journey, while sometimes, painful thoughts of leaving our maternal home makes them sad. This is a stage where the groom starts realising himself as a full grown man and the funny thing is that at this point of time you find everybody. Young and old, giving apparently useful free advice to both the newly-wed couples about their future life. Matrimonial moments in India can also be regarded as a holy journey, which both the husband and wife have to complete from their singlehood to being married or deeply committed.
Many matured changes are noticed in the daily lifestyles of the newly-wed couple. It's not only the home that transforms for the Indian bride after her matrimony, but it's the entire family or the whole life-style of the person that changes. The daily habits, likes, dislikes, behaviour patterns,daily practises, speech, mannerism, all gets adopted and implemented in accordance with the cultures and practises followed in the house of the in- laws. The Indian husband and wife both are required to be over-conscious about their social behaviour and presentation especially in front of the prospective family,neighbours and other relatives.
The Social label of being married, is in itself is a huge social responsibility, that makes the couple to be highly graceful, elegant and intellectual in their behaviour and dressing style. In short both the couple, the girl and the boy become husband and wife this very transformation makes them behave like two matured individuals. The role of Indian Matrimonial sites are indispensible in bringing about such drastic matured transformations in the life of young people of India. You can find your soul mate in just three easy steps i.e register,search and get connected to your desired partner's profile. But beware of fake profiles and people with unscrupulous intentions, choose wisely.
Abhinandan writes for Indian Matrimonial sites. He is a freelance writer.

The Art Of Writing A Matrimonial Profile



You have taken a decision to get married. Then it is the right time that you learn how to create a Matrimonial Profile. There are several things that you should know before you commit yourself to enter into a relationship. Writing a Profile for a job is different from writing a Profile for your Marriage. Here you do not need any marital experience, unless you are in a situation to go for a second marriage.
If you happen to read a few Matrimonial Profiles for selecting a spouse for your marriage, you will be having a calculated idea about your potential Bride or Groom. Yet, if the Profile you read may give some and do not carry the required first hand information, naturally you will move on to the next Profile to see if you could get what you need. You will repeat screening many more Profiles of Matrimony for making the dreams of your wedding true.
While looking at the Profiles with a cursory glance, think for a moment that you are searching a life partner for you. Then you will know what information to look for and what sort of information is not given in that profile, which you think is very essential for you to know and take a decision for a preliminary contact with the person.
Hence, remember that when you present yourself in writing, the reader of your Profile draws an imaginary picture of yours in his or her mind. It is your expression that could brighten or blur this picture you created in the mind of your potential spouse.
Honesty Gets Paid
Be honest in disclosing your details. You can give your original name or a nice, attractive and meaningful Nick Name. Your age is always calculated parallel with your Professional Qualifications. The more you are qualified, the less is the importance of your age. The Profession and the annual income too play an important roll in the selection of a spouse for Matrimony.
Try to give maximum information about yourself. Any Matrimonial Questionnaire covers most of the first hand information a potential spouse needs for the best selection of the profile holder for wedding.

Details of your parents, siblings etc. are an added advantage to disclose about your family set up and social status you enjoy.
Your personal interests, hobbies etc are helpful to judge about the personality and instinct you have within you.
Profile Description
When you write about yourself in the Profile Description column, please note that this is the most important column which will make the reader of your Profile of Matrimony to have a thorough idea about you. This is the column mostly plays the main roll and helps the reader to take a decision whether to select you for a preliminary contact or move on to the next Profile on the list.
Here you describe yourself in a very well articulated manner. Be truthful and honest in disclosing the details. Use polite language giving maximum information about your personality, your job, your earnings; any left out matter you think should be made known to your potential spouse for selection. You have 1000 characters to write well for your marriage. Do not fill the column with Dots, dashes or slashes. Doing so will only reflect your inability to describe yourself. Do not use any single character repeatedly to fill up the entire text box, with or without any space.
Positively write your Partner Preferences for Marriage. This will help the system to auto-match your requirements and send you alert if a new member possessing your Partner preferences registers in the system.
Adding Photographs
Finally, after submitting the filled up Matrimonial Profile, using the Log In and Password sent to your registered Email address, log in to the system, which will take you to your Home Page being created for you. From here you can upload three different photographs - one main photo and two other for the album, depending upon the set up of the program of the Matrimonial Website.
Photographs speak more than 1000 words. Let your photo be a good one, vivid and smart. A person planning for his or her Marriage first searches the Matrimonial Profiles with photographs. By adding the Photo you give your potential spouse a fair chance to form an idea about your personality coupled with the description you have given in your Profile. Photographs help take a spontaneous decision in the selection for preliminary contact for marriage purpose. It has been seen that the Profiles having Photographs receive 5 to 10 times more response from the potential spouses than the ones without Photographs.
If you are reluctant to display your Photographs and believe that though the photographs speak more than 1000 words, they do not speak reality, due to the absence of your photogenic face cut, then you could mention in your Matrimonial Profile that the same will be sent to the person separately on demand, or could be given on the first personal contact with you or with your family.
Naeem Syed is the Founder And CEO of Shaadmaani.Com A Social Worker And Responsible Citizen of India, Naeem Syed has a couple of Websites for the benefit of Citizens of this world. He writes on Social Issues and Cultures. Naeem Syed may be contacted at http://www.shaadmaani.com/ and http://www.amburnet.com/

Indian Wedding Traditions Strengthen the Bonds of Matrimony



Indian Wedding traditions unlike other weddings are full of verve, ethnicity and brilliance. The wedding traditions in India vary on account of language, geographical differences, caste and religion. As compared to the weddings on the foreign lands, Indian weddings don't happen by gathering just the family members and close friends, but the list of guests keep on increasing till the day of marriage. For this reason, many people appear strangers to both the bride and the groom.
Due to the coalescing of various cultures in India and the wave of modernity sweeping across the globe, the Indian Wedding Traditions have also undergone some changes maintaining the established conventions. For instance, only arranged marriages were witnessed in the olden era while in the contemporary world, people have started going for love marriages.
The list of Indian Wedding Traditions is endless and varies as per the social milieu in which wedding is talking place. But, the traditional weddings are usually seen in a three- tier structure of pre-wedding, wedding day and post wedding ceremonies.
The pre-wedding traditions include Mehendi Ceremony which is done a day before the wedding. In this ceremony the hands and feet of the bride are decorated with henna. The very next day which is the marriage day, ceremonial cleansing is performed and the bride gets ready for the wedding. When the bridegroom arrives at the entrance of the marriage hall, his to-be mother-in-law welcomes him. The bride's sisters block his way by tying a ribbon on the gate to ask for money/gift from the groom. This is really enjoying moment as the groom negotiates for the amount that he has to pay to them.
On a very happy note the groom cuts the ribbon and enters inside the wedding pandal after giving them the demanded money. With the reception of the baraat, the wedding feast begins. The elaborate display of lip-smacking dishes attracts the guests with its look as well as mouth-watering smell.
After this sumptuous dinner, as per the muhurat, the Circumambulation of fire ceremony takes place. Then Vida ceremony is held whereby the bride is sent along with the groom to groom's house. At the groom's home, the post nuptial ceremonies are held. The couple is welcomed by the grooms' mother with traditional Aarti. The bride then steps in the home by placing her right foot first in the vermillion paste made by vermillion and water and then kicking the pot full of rice and coins.
Indian Wedding Traditions do not end here. Still there is a lot of excitement and fun as the bride and the groom play some traditional games like find the ring and knotted rings. The entertaining wedding rituals indeed make the wedding a memorable moment of one's life.
Harrymax, India Wedding Planner's author has given a detailed description of the Indian Wedding Traditions.

Christian Singles - Arranged Matrimony and True Love



The modern Christian singles have some serious issues about arranged marriages and finding true love. The world in which we are living today has made us believe that anything arranged means that we were unable to find a viable mate to date and even marry later on, making it seem like we are losers. This feeling is more rampant among the youthful Christian singles who have not been involved in any relationship before. They want to get into the world with their heads held high, select a person they feel is the right one and with the use of the society's accepted criteria of choosing a partner, they jumpstart their relationships. Most of these relationships have either failed or led to divorces, or the partners have decided to persevere with loveless unions, since they don't want to be labeled as failures.
I am not saying that arranged marriages are the ones Christian singles should consider, but it is good to say that these relationships have worked before and most of them have not hit a snag. Every good and perfect gift comes from the Lord. We must realize that relationships are not to be taken lightly and if you feel as one of the Christian singles out there that you are not ready for marriage, then do not even consider having a dating relationship.
There is true and active love in arranged marriages, as compared to the notion that many people have regarding arranged marriage, that it is mostly guided by duty and not love. Love is a term that has been misused and has led to the demise of many relationships. Christian singles should not discredit arranged marriage, since they represent what has happened many a times in the bible. After Isaac, son of Abraham reached the age of marriage, a marriage had to be arranged for him, and in each and every step God was involved, giving guidelines and choosing the right girl for youthful Isaac. This is the relationship that gave birth to the tribe of Israel and God's hope for the redemption of mankind.
The good thing with arranged marriages is that the individuals who have arranged it for you know you very well as to know the right person who can suit you fine. This is what has made Christian singles to disregard it, since they don't appreciate the notion that people know them well than them. Even your friends can arrange a marriage for you, and since they have interacted with you and know your criteria towards holy matrimony, they can find you the best, whether you like it or not.
Those Christian singles who discredit this form of marriage have said that they lack in love and replace it with duty. They are mistaken. A union between two people who love each other means that the two individuals have found that their duties are towards the satisfaction of the other partner. Love is about duty, since you cannot help or make anyone comfortable for the rest of your life out of mere duty, but you can do so if you love them. The duty will not feel like a burden but as a way of making them happy. It's what God wants every relationship to have.
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