Calculate My Dahej
An Educational Tool to Highlight the Absurdity of Dowry Practices
Purely Satirical & Educational Purpose
An Educational Tool to Highlight the Absurdity of Dowry Practices
This amount represents the absurdity of putting a price on human relationships.
Remember: No amount of money can define someone's worth!
This calculator is purely satirical and educational. It highlights the absurdity of dowry practices and should never be used for actual negotiations.
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India witnesses approximately 19-21 dowry deaths every day. This means one woman dies every hour due to dowry-related violence.
2001-2012 Period
Source: The Hindu, NCRB
Peak Year Recorded
Source: NCRB
3.85% decline from 2020
Source: NCRB
Continued Decline
Source: NCRB
*Annual averages based on NCRB data
13,534
Under Dowry Prohibition Act (2021)
25% increase from 2020
32%
Dowry death cases
Low conviction challenges justice
1.8 Lakh+
Across Indian courts
Judicial backlog remains high
Estimated total deaths since 2001
Current rate of dowry deaths
Annual deaths (15-34 age group)
Eliminating dowry requires coordinated efforts across education, legal enforcement, economic empowerment, and social change. Modern statistics show promising trends where comprehensive approaches have been implemented.
"Together, we can build a society where a woman's worth is measured by her character, not her dowry."
Dowry has been practiced across many cultures throughout history. Originally, it often served as a way to provide financial security for a bride in her new household. However, over time, in many societies, it evolved into a problematic practice that commodified women and created financial burdens for families with daughters.
In India, the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 made giving and taking dowry illegal. The law defines dowry as property or valuable security given either directly or indirectly by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage. Despite this legislation, the practice continues in various forms across the country.
Today, many young couples and families are rejecting dowry practices in favor of marriages based on mutual respect and equality. Educational campaigns and social movements continue to raise awareness about the harmful effects of dowry on society, particularly on women and their families.
This calculator is purely satirical and is intended to highlight the absurdity of dowry practices. It is not meant to encourage or promote dowry in any way. We strongly support the elimination of dowry practices and advocate for gender equality and respect in all relationships.
The algorithm used in this calculator is completely arbitrary and does not reflect any real-world valuation system. Marriage should be based on love, mutual respect, and compatibility - never on financial transactions.