Change in marriage system of Marpha Thakali community in Pokhara valley

Abstract

This research is focused on the changes in the marriage system of Marpha Thakali living in Pokhara. The problem of the research is why there is the change in marriage system of Marpha Thakali living in Pokhara? What are the factors that influenced the marriage system in Marpha Thakali living in Pokhara? And how is marriage system changed in Marpha Thakali of Pokhara? The main objective of the study is to know the changes occurred in marriage system of Marpha Thakali in Pokhara and the specific objective is to find out the factors that influenced the marriage system of Marpha Thakali and to find out the cause and consequences in marriage system of Marpha Thakali in Pokhara. The research was based in Pokhara. The Marpha Thakali living in Pokhara are of 108 household and for the field study, the data were collected from the married members of Marpha Thakali from each household. The interview schedule and the group discussion was performed to collect data and other indirect data were collected through the related literatures. The conclusion was made that the marriage system of Marpha Thakali has been changed from the time they lived in Pokhara. The important factor that influence the marriage system of Marpha Thakali in Pokhara seemed to be the migration which made them come in contact with other new and different cultures and traditions. The marriage system has been completelyin the system itself. It has changed in from the mate selection, aim of the marriage to the rituals of marriage.