In India, there is a strong preference for extended families, consisting of two or more married couples, often of more than a single generation, who share finances and a common kitchen. Marriage is universal, divorce rare, and every marriage produces children. Almost all marriages are arranged by family elders on the basis of caste, degree of consaguinity, economic status, education (if any) and astrology.
As regards Indian Festivals and Holidays , all regions of India have their distinctive places of pilgrimage, local saints and folk heroes, religious festivals and associated fairs. The most popular of the religious festivals celebrated over the greater part of India are Vasantpanchami (generally in Frebruary) in honour of Sarasvati, the goddess of learning.
The major secular holidays are Independence Day (Agust 15) and Republic Day (January 26).
