Yes, there are. One common theme is the discovery of self. In arranged marriages, individuals often enter the union with little knowledge of their partner. Through the process of living together, they start to understand their own likes, dislikes, and boundaries more clearly. Another theme is family integration. Indian families are often large and closely - knit. In these stories, the couple has to learn to fit into each other's families, which can be a challenging but also a rewarding experience. Also, the theme of love evolving from respect and companionship is quite prevalent. At first, the couple may not have romantic feelings, but as they get to know each other, respect grows, and from that, love blossoms.
A really heartwarming story is that of Kavita and Ajay. Arranged by their families, they were strangers at first. But Kavita loved to cook and Ajay was a big foodie. When Kavita cooked for the family, Ajay was always the first to praise her cooking. They began to exchange recipes and cooking tips. Through these interactions, they grew fond of each other and love grew over time. It was their shared love for food that united them in love within the framework of an arranged marriage.
A couple, Meera and Arjun. Arranged to marry, they found out that they both adored traveling. On their honeymoon, which was arranged by their families as part of the marriage process, they visited a place neither of them had been to before. During that trip, they shared so many adventures and conversations that they realized they were falling in love. Their arranged marriage became a journey of love and discovery.
One story is about Priya and Raj. Their families arranged their marriage. At first, they were just polite to each other. But as they started to spend time together, they discovered they both loved painting. This common interest brought them closer and soon love blossomed between them.
There's the story of Anjali and Vikram. Their families arranged their marriage. Initially, Anjali was a bit hesitant. However, Vikram was very kind and patient. He would bring her little gifts, like flowers from his garden. Over time, they got to know each other better. They found that they both had big dreams for their future family. This led to a deep and loving bond between them in their arranged marriage.
There is the story of Rahul and Shalini. Rahul was a modern - thinking man who was a bit resistant to the idea of arranged marriage. His family arranged his marriage to Shalini anyway. At first, Rahul was distant. But Shalini was patient. She showed him her own dreams and aspirations. They started to work towards common goals. They got involved in a community project together. Through this, Rahul saw Shalini in a new light and they developed a strong bond. This shows that in arranged marriages in India, there can be a journey from resistance to acceptance and love.
There was a girl who was arranged to marry a guy from a different city. At first, she was worried about leaving her home. However, when she met her future in - laws, they welcomed her so warmly. The couple gradually got to know each other better and they are now running a successful family business together. Their arranged marriage turned out to be a great partnership.
In Indian novels, one characteristic of arranged marriage is the strong influence of family. Families play a major role in choosing the partner. For example, in 'A Suitable Boy', the families are deeply involved in finding suitable matches for their children. Another characteristic is the cultural and religious aspects. Arranged marriages are often seen as a way to preserve cultural and religious traditions. In many novels, caste also plays a part. It can either be a major factor or a source of conflict, like in some stories where characters from different castes face difficulties due to their arranged marriage.
One popular arranged marriage Indian novel is 'The Palace of Illusions' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It retells the Mahabharata from Draupadi's perspective, and her arranged marriage is a significant part of the story. Another is 'A Suitable Boy' by Vikram Seth, which is set in post - independence India and has multiple storylines including arranged marriages. And 'The Inheritance of Loss' by Kiran Desai also touches on the theme of arranged marriages within the complex web of Indian society.
In an Indian arranged marriage story I heard, the couple barely knew each other before the wedding. However, they were both from families that respected traditions. The bride was a bit shy at the beginning. But the groom was very patient. He slowly made her feel comfortable. They started to communicate more, and over time, they developed a deep love for each other. Their marriage is now an example of how arranged marriages can work well.