we are a nuclear family, upper middle class, well educated with liberal values from Bangalore, Karnataka state. Bridegroom's father worked in Canara Bank for 4 decades and retired as General Manager of the Bank. During his service family stayed at different places across the country and hence has an accomodative culture. We stayed in Uttar pradesh for 6 years, familiar with Hindi and North culture.Bridegroom has one sister, who is married and presently staying in Australia. Bridegroom.s sister and brother in law are Medical professionals. Bridegroom"s mother , an excellent home maker, expired a few months back. Presently Bridegroom and father are staying at Bangalore. We have an house property at BANGALORE.