The Self Respect Marriage Law was legalised in 1968 by
the state of Tamil Nadu by the then Chief Honorable Mr.
Anna Durai.
A Self Respect Marriage also known as " "Suyamariyathai
Thirumanam" or " Seerthirutha Thirumanam". It is a Hindu
Marriage that takes place without a priest and is
performed in the presence of friends, relatives or
others without the need of an elaborate rituals. It
requires the consent of both parties, who must meet the
minimum age requirement for Marriage. Groom must be 21
years Old, the Bride must be 18 Years Old.
The Self Respect Marriage is legally Simplified without
Ceremonies.
The Self Respect Marriage Marriage is Budget Friendly.
The Self Respect Marriage can be registered at the
Government Sub Registrar offices throughout Tamilnadu.
The Government Marriage Certificate received under the
Self Respect Marriage is valid throughout the world, and
it can be used for any official Purpose like Adding
Spouse name in the Passport, for the Visa Process for
any Country, for Applying a family Ration Card, etc.,
The Self Respect Marriage doesn't require a Priest,
Holyfire and Saptapadi ( Seven Steps ), So it's a
completely time saving Process (Maximum 20 minutes).
The Self Respect Marriage gives equal rights to Backward
Castes.
The Self Respect Marriage encourages Backward Castes to
have a Self Respect.
The Self Respect Marriage replaces Arranged Marriages
with Love Marriages that were not bound by caste..