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In Hinduism, marriage is considered a sacred and important ritual, with different types traditionally recognized. The ancient texts, especially the Manusmriti, describe various forms of marriage, each with distinct characteristics and social acceptability. Here are the traditional types of Hindu marriage:

1. Brahma Marriage: The most respected form, where the bride is given to a groom who has completed his education and is of good character. The marriage is performed with proper rituals and dowry is not mandatory.
2. Daiva Marriage: The bride is given as a gift to a priest (Brahmin) who performs a sacrifice (yajna). This form is less preferred than Brahma marriage and often seen as a duty of the parents.
3. Arsha Marriage: The bride is given to a sage (Rishi) in exchange for a symbolic bride-price, often consisting of a cow and a pair of oxen. This type reflects an economic exchange rather than a dowry.
4. Prajapatya Marriage: Similar to Brahma marriage but with less emphasis on the groom’s education. The couple is blessed with the words “May both of you perform your duties together.”
5. Gandharva Marriage: A love marriage based on mutual attraction and consent, often without formal rituals. This type is considered valid but not highly esteemed traditionally.
6. Asura Marriage: The groom gives wealth to the bride’s family to marry her, akin to a bride-price. This type is often associated with the lower social strata and is not highly regarded.
7. Rakshasa Marriage: A marriage by abduction, where the groom forcibly takes the bride away after defeating her family in battle. This form is considered acceptable only for Kshatriyas (warrior class).
8. Paishacha Marriage: The least respected form, where the bride is taken against her will, often while she is asleep or intoxicated. This form is condemned in Hindu law.

Among these types, Brahma marriage is the most esteemed and represents the ideal, whereas Asura, Rakshasa, and Paishacha marriages are discouraged or outright condemned. These classifications reflect the socio-cultural and historical contexts of ancient Hindu society, highlighting the varying degrees of social acceptability and the importance of consent and rituals in Hindu marriages.