Hindu marriage biodata format

Besides the usual personal, career and family details, Hindu families look for gotra, rashi, nakshatra and whether the person is manglik. Time and place of birth are important: astrologers need them to prepare and match the kundli.

Don't know your rashi or nakshatra? ShaadiPatra works them out from your date, time and place of birth (Lahiri ayanamsa, like most Indian panchangs) and fills them in for you.

What to include

1. Blessing at the topShri Ganeshay Namah, a family deity (Jai Shri Krishna, Om Namah Shivaya) or a symbol like ॐ or Ganesha.
2. Personal detailsFull name, date and place of birth, height, complexion, marital status, religion and caste. Keep it factual: these are the first lines every family reads.
3. Horoscope detailsTime and place of birth, gotra, rashi (moon sign), nakshatra with charan, gan, nadi and manglik status.
4. Education & careerHighest qualification, college, occupation, company, work location and income (a range is fine). Mention it even if you are still studying.
5. Family detailsParents, siblings, family type and values, native place, and the maternal side: nana, mama and mosal or nanihal.
6. Contact detailsOne or two phone numbers, usually a parent's, and the city or area. You can hide the phone and address when sharing widely.
7. About meThree or four lines about your nature, interests and outlook. Honest and simple beats long and flowery.
8. Partner expectationsWhat matters most to you: education, values, location, food habits or community. Keep it short and polite.

Tips

• Write the exact birth time. A difference of even 15 minutes can change the nakshatra charan or lagna.
• Gotra matters to many families: check its spelling with your elders.
• Keep it to one A4 page if you can. Families often forward it on WhatsApp, and a single page is easiest to read on a phone.
• Be honest about age, height, income and marital status. Small exaggerations come out in the first meeting.

Frequently asked questions