Svayaṃvara (Sanskrit: स्वयंवर lit. 'self-choice') is a matrimonial tradition in ancient Indian society where a bride, usually from Kṣatriya (warrior) caste, selects her husband from a group of assembled suitors either by her own choice or a public contest between her suitors.

Sita Swayamvara (Maithili: सीता स्वंवर) is the swayamvara event, culminating in the wedding of the deities Rama and Sita, the protagonists of the Hindu epic Ramayana. The event was related to a competition among the kings in the Indian subcontinent to win the hand of the princess Sita of the Mithila Kingdom.

Jan 20, 2025 · Swayamvara is a historical tradition in Indian culture where a princess selects her husband, showcased through a garlanding ceremony, emphasizing its cultural significance in the narrative context provided by regional sources.

Feb 3, 2025 · Svayamvara is an ancient practice in which a princess chooses her husband from a group of suitors, an event seen throughout various cultural narratives, highlighting the agency of women in marital decisions.

Svayamvara literally means ‘choosing the husband by a girl by her own choice’. In the olden days, if a girl who had attained puberty was not married off to a suitable young man by her father or guardian, she would wait for three years and then choose her husband herself. This was a well-known as svayamvara which is common to all the castes.

Oct 19, 2023 · Step into the realm of ancient epic, where courage and destiny intertwine in the complete tale of Sita’s Swayamvar. This gripping narrative unfolds the timeless story of a remarkable woman who, through a unique challenge, found her true love.

Marriage is considered a sacred rite in Hinduism. Ancient texts specify many forms of marriages. One form of marriage was the Swayamvara. This form of marriage was prevalent among the nobility where the suitor won the bride in a contest of skill.

Oct 17, 2024 · The Swayamvara ceremony in Hinduism is a significant event where a princess select her husband from various suitors, emphasizing choice and agency, traditionally tailored for Kshatriyas, as seen in the narratives of King Yayati and Damayanti.

News of a grand swayamvara, the ancient ceremony where a princess could choose her husband from among the worthy princes, reached the royal court. The city buzzed with excitement as the wise and revered sage Vishwamitra arrived with an invitation to this illustrious event in the kingdom of Mithila.

Jan 29, 2025 · Swayamvar is the freedom of a bride to choose her husband in an open assembly. This was an important marriage concept practiced in Hinduism. ‘Swayam’ means oneself and ‘vara’ in this context means to select a groom. Swayamvara gives a hint into the position of women in ancient Hindu civilization.