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As the host of Kamat's Potpourri, I serve as an Ombudsman for India and Indians everyday. Some recent questions and answers that I provided. (In ancient India) if men and women were to remain virgins until arranged marriage, what's the use of Kamasutra?! (A student from Australia) For sex after the marriage, dear. FYI: They married early in those years. I've been trying to research Indian dating etiquette as it is practiced in the United States. My daughter likes a young man of 15 (of Indian origin) who states he is not allowed to date, and not wanting to pressure or offend him, we'd like to learn more about the situation so we can accept, respect and support it. Do you know, or can you guide us to a resource? (Mrs. J, USA) Dating rules vary from family to family. There is no general rule or consensus about dating among the Indian community within USA. It's not that they do not trust their children, but I think the conservative parents would like to shelter their kids from distractions of dating, and perhaps might allow them to date at a later age (18 or 20 perhaps) as they mature. There is also an element of "arranged marriage" (that is the parents will choose whom the boy will date), "purity of character" (I think you know what I am talking about -- no pre-marital sex, but sex is just a fiber of it, they might think that two people who have never dated can make excellent spouses -- a theory that many feel has some mustard in it). Anyway, I cannot generalize. You have to go by case-by-case basis. Sorry, I am not of much help. But if the family insists on him not dating, it is best not to pursue. I'd encourage you make a telephone call to the boy's parents just to see where they stand. They might feel honored that you asked them and might allow him to date your daughter -- a form of "arranged dating" I am studying Kavi Art. What proof do you have to say that Portuguese didn't bring it to India as it is generally believed here in Goa? (Ph.D. Student, Goa) I'm sorry, you have to do your own research. But consider this: Kavi art is not found in Portugal or other European countries. It is found mostly in parts of Karnataka, far away from Portuguese influence. It is found in temples dating prior to Portuguese establishment in India. The thematic designs are predominantly Hindu, with use of Shankha, Chakra, Simhamukha etc. If Kavi art murals are found in Churches of Goa, it just means that local artists and techniques were used by the Portuguese to build that particular church. See Also: • Introduction to Indian Culture • List of Frequently Asked Questions & Answers • Samples from my InBox (Comments Disabled for Now. Sorry!) First Written: Thursday, April 27, 2006 Last Modified: 4/27/2006 7:55:59 PM

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