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The celebration of Valentine's Day in India began to become popular following the economic liberalisation. There been have protests against the celebrations by groups who consider it a western influence. Almost every year, law and order problems occur on 14 February in many cities in India due to protests. ==Overview== In Hinduism, there is a god of love called Kamadeva, who wields a bow of flowers and it is believed couples stuck by his arrows fall in love. The Kamasutra, a treatise on lovemaking, was also written in ancient India. India also has the Khajuraho temples which contain elaborate scenes of lovemaking.〔 In the Medieval era, the acceptance of public affection died off. Lovers for different castes have been prosecuted and even sometimes there have been honor killings.〔 Public display of affection such holding hands or kissing is considered unacceptable today in India. Following the economic liberalisation in the early 1990s, a new middle class emerged who could afford access to foreign TV channels and card shops. Valentine's Day became popular among this middle class, but not much in the lower economics classes.〔 Many young and working Indians live away from their families. This gives, especially women, a choice in their relationships. The interest in dating sites has also increased.〔 Commercial establishments have attempted to cash in on this new sub-culture.〔〔 Unrequited love is sometimes met with harassment, which known by the euphemism "eve-teasing" and occasionally it becomes more violent. There have also been acid attacks.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Valentine's Day in India」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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