BharatMatrimony, the matrimony portal conducted an on ground dip stick survey to understand youngsters’ opinion on Valentine’s Day.

The survey was conducted with 536 respondents (122 - female, 414 - Male) in the age group of 19 - 28 years. The on ground survey was conducted in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad & Bangalore. The survey was based on the following parameters.

The concept of celebrating Valentines’ day in India
69 % of the respondents feel that Valentines Day can be celebrated in India with there beloved ones.
31% feel Valentine’s Day should not be celebrated in India, as it’s not appropriate for Indian culture.

Best way to celebrate Valentine’s day
24% respondents prefer to celebrated Valentine’s day with candle light dinner
14% respondents what to propose to there partner
24% people prefer gifting each other
8 % prefer a long drive with there valentine & party
23% prefer to celebrate in their own special way.

Association of Red colour with Valentine’ s day
56% of the respondent feel the red colour symbolized love with red roses & hearts
37% feel red colour indicated that they are already engaged
7% feel red colour indicated danger, which alerts not to fall in love

Marrying their Valentine on Valentine’s day
46 % prefer to marry their Valentine on Valentine’s day
54 % don’t prefer to marry their Valentine on Valentine’s day

Message for people celebrating Valentines day
48 % respondents wish everyone to celebrate their love on Valentines day & have fun
30% wish all to celebrate Valentines Day in their own ways with out disturbing the public
6% wants all of them celebrating Valentine’ s day to be true to their Valentine
7% feel its just waste of time