Marriage is given great importance in a Parsi's life.
It is believed that marriage enables a man to withstand physical and mental afflictions and to lead a religious and virtuous life. Thus marriage is a religious duty, recommended by the religious scriptures of the Parsis. The nuptial ceremony is preceded by many other ceremonies. The tsoth is a promise of truthful adherence to the marriage contract. Once the match is arranged, an auspicious day is fixed for the betrothal.