Because its a tradition
And the counsel of many that the bride and groom match each other in all aspects, family, education, finance, inclination, physique, etc. is supposed to give a better result than just the decision of the bride and the groom. Both, most of the time, will live with the family.
Hindu parents ususlly arrange their childrens weddings.
The parents don't know the best yet arranged marriages were the norm in Asia (India).
I prefer love marriages.
Success rate of love marriages is as good or as bad as arranged marriages.
Many cultures around the world.
yes it was arrange by several people in London
During the Protestant Reformation, parents arranged marriages primarily to strengthen family alliances, ensure economic stability, and maintain social status. This practice reflected the belief that marriage was a social contract rather than a romantic union, emphasizing duty and familial responsibility. Additionally, arranged marriages allowed parents to exercise control over their children's futures in a time of significant religious and social upheaval.
He arranges marriages and then seduces them!
Obviously, a Hindu can legally marry anyone in most parts of the world. However, traditional Hindu customs say that the parents of bride and groom arrange the marriage and choose the partner for their child, and this person must be someone else of Hindu background.
they gained the right to arrange their own marriages.
They influence Hindu marriage system. They influence people not to have second marriage. This is the reason why divorce are less in India.
Falling in love or having an arranged marriage depends on an individual's preference. In the United States, arranged marriage is a dated concept.