Excerpt Hindu Marriage is the concept of termination of the ascendancy of the Father over his damsel (unmarried girl) and presenting her to a virtuous person who, according to him is the most suitable person for her daughter. The marriage in Hindus is done by some important ceremonies rituals and rites. There are diverse forms of marriage according to prehistoric Hindu texts. According to Manu, marriages are classified into 8 kinds. These 8 types are further categorized into