Marriage and divorce in Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak (TRC)

Dr Buddha Kamei
From previous issue
Consequently, the girl is not permitted to visit to her natal home as she is separated herself from her family and changed her clan to that of the boy without the consent of her parents. This is called Khamei. This c…

Dr Buddha Kamei
From previous issue
Consequently, the girl is not permitted to visit to her natal home as she is separated herself from her family and changed her clan to that of the boy without the consent of her parents. This is called Khamei. This creates an embitter relations between the two families. Elopement marriage is later neutralized by observing a ceremony called Dui Louduk Mhairak. It is performed at the residence of the bride. Here, the bride-price is not yet involved. The groom’s family will pay the bride-price after some years say when the couple has their children. After Dui Louduk Mhairak, the two families are permitted by to visit each other families.

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