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Age of marriage in Hinduism

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Sama:
Historically, there was no minimum age for marriage in India throughout ages. Books considered sacred by Hindus point out that it was common for girls about 6 or 8 years old to be married. 

The laws of Manu also don't forbid that the girl is married before she attains the age of puberty:

   
--- Quote ---88. To a distinguished, handsome suitor (of) equal (caste) should (a father) give his daughter in accordance with the prescribed rule, though she have not attained (the proper age).
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The Gautama's Dharmasūtra, which is believed to be the oldest of the four Hindu Dharmasastras, doesn't consider puberty a prerequisite for marriage:

   
--- Quote --- 21. A girl should be given in marriage before (she attains the age of) puberty.

    22. He who neglects it, commits sin.
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Read more: https://comparativreligion.blogspot.com/2022/06/age-of-marriage-in-hinduism.html

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