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| Brahma Vivaha | Giving the girl to a man with dowry. |
| Daiva Vivaha | Giving the girl to the priest himself in lieu of his fees. |
| Arsha Vivaha | Giving the girl to a man after accepting a bride-price. |
| Prajapatya Vivaha | Giving the girl to a man without demanding a bride-price. |
| Gandharva Vivaha | Love marriage. |
| Asura Vivaha | Marriage with a purchased girl. |
| Rakshasa Vivaha | Marriage with the daughter of a defeated king or with a kidnapped girl. |
| Paishacha Vivaha | Marriage to a girl after seducing or raping her. |