in this site,whenever we have discussed the menace of dowry and lavish weddings in india, i have seen men in here saying that indian men are always disinterested in lavish weddings & receiving dowry before and after marriage. but only girls' parents force them to take it.
when girls here say that they are forced to arrange lavish weddings and give dowry,else there will be taunts and harassment later on,these men advise girls never to marry sum1 who demands dowry,even if they have to remain single all their life.
just as they suggest girls to say NO to sum1 who demands,i too have a suggestion for these men.simply reject those girls whose parents are forcing you to take dowry.
after marriage if they try to give,return these gifts,even though it may sound rude.
make it v.clear that u will not accept even a single rupee during/after marriage and will marry in a temple.
in this way,dowry system which was started by girls' parents only will meet its end...
Can you do this?