Marriage is an ancient institution existing in almost every society around the world. Two individuals come together to form the union of marriage, which gives rise to a family, which further forms the society, which ultimately forms the nation. Thus, the institution of marriage can be said to be the very foundation block of a nation. Being the foundation block, it could be used to integrate the masses by eliminating the differences. Little steps have been taken in this direction by the legislature and socio-religious institutions. This paper aims to discuss how this institution could integrate different sections into a nation, the various challenges involved and possible solutions. Since religious and communal conflicts are on the rise in present times in India, it seems to be the right time to explore this dimension.
