The bridegroom’s presence is optional. Thus, a person living far away can authorize his parents to contract the marriage on his behalf.
अतः, एक व्यक्‍ति जो दूर रहता है अपने माता - पिता को यह अधिकार दे सकता है कि उसकी ओर से विवाह की बातचीत कर लें ।