International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Exploring the Cosmic Insights: Kashmiri Pandit Marriages and Astrology

Astrology plays a significant role in the everyday lives of a person in terms of marriage, career or job. This study explores the complex relationship between astrology and marriage traditions among Kashmiri Pandits, a significant socio-religious minority group in India. Kashmiri Pandit marriages are strongly influenced by astrological practices, which are believed to align or harmonize individual’s lives with cosmic forces to ensure marital harmony, prosperity, and spiritual growth. This paper examines their cultural significance, practices and the ways in which they shape matrimonial decisions. Through a combination of qualitative interviews and textual analysis of traditional astrological texts, this research highlights how astrology continues to play a vital role in the matrimonial rituals and decision-making processes among Kashmiri Pandits and to examine the astrology remedies for solving various marital conflicts.