Mangalsutra

Mangalsutra

A Mangalsutra is a symbol of wedded bliss. It is a sacred mark of marriage both in Hindu and Syrian Christians. Every Indian woman considers the mangalsutra the most revered token of love and respect offered to her during the marriage ceremony. The word mangalsutra literally means 'an auspicious thread'. It is usually a gold pendant strung from a yellow thread prepared with turmeric, a … [Read more...]

How to handle a difficult mother in law

I love my Mother in law

“The mother-in-law frequently forgets that she was a daughter-in-law” This is the thought which goes through every troubled daughter-in-law. Mother-in-laws can be the most difficult to please. Often newly married daughter-in-laws complain of MILs being indifferent to them and expecting a lot out of them which is not possible in these days. Remember that man you loved and got married to … [Read more...]

Mother in law – ill treats or ill treated?

mother-in-law

Think of a mother-in-law and we tend to think of women who tie their sons to themselves, rule the house with an iron hand and never give a moment of peace to the daughter-in-laws.  They are often portrayed to the society as scheming tyrants running the house and giving sleepless nights to the daughter-in-law.  But is this the complete picture? Think again. Sometimes the reality is not what it … [Read more...]