SriLanka Proposals

Advertising in marriage proposal classifieds section in Sunday news peppers has long been a popular method of finding a partner in Sri Lanka. But today, with the growing use of the internet, it has been possible to find a partner online. There are so many web sites providing matrimonial services to Sri Lankans. However the use of internet to find a partner carries some risk of being scammed. This is because it is easy to hide one self's real identity and pose in a different guise on the internet. Therefore it is important to be careful in dealing with the people you meet  online.  Here are some of the guidelines for Sri Lankans who try to find their partners online. Never rely on the profile pictures and descriptions - those who try to scam people most of the time use some attractive image which is not theirs. Description will also target the people whom they try to scam. For instance, old man can disguise himself to be a young girl ... continue reading

Horoscope Matching

For most Buddhists in Sri Lanka, horoscope matching is still a prerequisite for a marriage.  Traditional marriage proposals generally start with the horoscope matching and proceeded only if they are considered matching. Although this is not something scientifically explained as to how things happens as per star locations, it is all about belief and faith in Astrology. Horoscope of a person will depend on the birthday, birth time and the birth place. Horoscope reading & matching involves mathematical calculations. First step of the horoscope matching in marriage proposals is Porondam matching where the horoscopes of the two partners are matched against set guidelines. There are several sets of Porondam. Basic is to match eight Porondam and then ten & twenty Porondam. If the majority of the porondam are matching. Then the couple is said to be matching. However some Porondam are considered to be crucial and the matching of them is a must.  Generally Porondam matching is done... continue reading