Jain marriage biodata format

Families look for the sect (Shwetambar, Digambar, Sthanakvasi, Terapanthi or Derawasi), the community (Oswal, Porwal, Agarwal…) and gotra, and food habits: many families prefer a partner who follows Jain food without onion and garlic.

Native place and mosal matter a lot in Jain families, as relatives often know each other through them.

What to include

1. Heading॥ जय जिनेन्द्र ॥, ॥ णमो अरिहंताणं ॥, or the Ahimsa hand or Swastik symbol.
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. Religious detailsSect, community and gotra.
4. Food habitsJain food (no onion and garlic), vegetarian, or other.
5. Education & careerHighest qualification, college, occupation, company, work location and income (a range is fine). Mention it even if you are still studying.
6. Family detailsParents, siblings, family type, native place and mosal (maternal family).
7. 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.
8. Partner expectationsWhat matters most to you: education, values, location, food habits or community. Keep it short and polite.

Tips

• Write your native place and mosal: they help families find common relatives.
• Mention Jain food habits clearly in both your details and partner expectations.
• 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.
• Ask a family elder to read it once. Spelling of names, gotra and native place matters to them.

Frequently asked questions