I know that in ancient Vedic times, polygamy was practiced and men had multiple wives (like King Dasaratha with his three wives). Polygamy has also been practiced in ancient Judaism, Imperial China and throughout the Islamic world (where it is still practiced).
I know that Hindus today don't practice polygamy, but is this simply because of social customs influenced by the West, or are there later Scriptures which prohibit a man from having multiple wives?
Would it be possible for a Hindu man to marry two or three wives today (in both India and the West)? I know it is not legally possible (marriage is one man and one woman) but would there be any religious restrictions on a Hindu man marrying three women in three separate Hindu wedding ceremonies presided over by a priest and then living together with all three women without being legally married (like many couples do in New Zealand)? Would a Hindu priest agree to perform such ceremonies?
(By the way, this question comes completely out of curiosity - I am not considering marrying another woman or women).
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