What is Dahej Calculator?
Calculate 'my dahej' with this free, fun shadi ka dahej calculator for grooms. This satirical tool reveals how factors create absurd dowry amounts in India.
Problem
Users in India face societal pressure to calculate dowry amounts based on factors like the groom's education and income, leading to absurd dowry demands that perpetuate gender inequality and illegal practices.
Solution
A satirical web-based calculator that humorously calculates fictional dowry amounts by inputting factors like salary and caste, exposing the absurdity of dowry culture through exaggeration (e.g., mock 'dahej' totals in crores).
Customers
Social activists, educators, and young Indians campaigning against dowry practices; demographics include urban Indians aged 18-35 advocating for gender equality.
Unique Features
Uses satire to critique a deeply rooted social issue, combines humor with education, and generates shareable results to spark conversations.
User Comments
Highlights dowry's irrationality effectively
Easy to use and share for awareness
Engages youth in activism
Triggers important discussions
Mocks regressive norms cleverly
Traction
Launched in 2023, featured on ProductHunt with 480+ upvotes; no disclosed revenue, but gained 12k+ website visits in the first month per SimilarWeb estimates.
Market Size
India’s dowry-related crime rate reached 1.7 lakh cases annually (NCRB 2022), with unofficial dowry transactions estimated at $5 billion yearly.
