Marriage biodata format for your community
Every community has its own conventions: the opening line, the horoscope fields, the family details that matter. Pick yours below and the editor starts with the right header, symbol and fields already in place. Everything stays editable.
By religion
Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist biodata formats with the right header and fields.
Hindu Marriage Biodata format
A Hindu marriage biodata usually opens with an invocation such as “|| Shree Ganeshaya Namah ||” and carries the horoscope details a family pandit needs for kundli matching. Our editor already has those fields, so you only fill in the values.
Open guide & templatesMuslim Marriage Biodata (Nikah Biodata) format
A Muslim marriage biodata (rishta profile) begins with “Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim” and focuses on deen, education, family background and the expectations of both families.
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A Christian marriage biodata is usually simple and elegant: a short verse or “In the name of God” at the top, the denomination and parish, education, career and family details.
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A Sikh marriage biodata opens with “Ik Onkar” or “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh” and highlights the family's values, whether the candidate is Amritdhari or Keshdhari, and the family's village (pind) and city.
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Jain families look for the sect (Digambar, Shwetambar – Murtipujak, Sthanakvasi, Terapanthi), strict vegetarian / Jain food habits and the family's business or professional background.
Open guide & templatesBuddhist Marriage Biodata format
Buddhist marriage biodatas, common in Maharashtra and the North-East, are usually simple and secular in tone: “|| Namo Buddhay ||” at the top, then personal, education, career and family details without horoscope fields.
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Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Rajasthani and Bihari conventions.
Marathi Marriage Biodata (विवाह बायोडाटा) format
Marathi biodatas (लग्नासाठी बायोडाटा) have their own conventions: the header often reads “|| श्री गणेशाय नमः ||” or “|| श्री स्वामी समर्थ ||”, and families look for Kuldaivat, Devak, Gotra, Rashi and Nakshatra.
Open guide & templatesGujarati Marriage Biodata (લગ્ન બાયોડેટા) format
Gujarati families – Patel, Brahmin, Vaniya, Lohana, Jain, Kutchi and many more – typically open the biodata with “|| જય શ્રી કૃષ્ણ ||” and mention the સમાજ (community) and native village.
Open guide & templatesHindi Marriage Biodata (शादी का बायोडाटा) format
उत्तर भारत में शादी का बायोडाटा अक्सर हिंदी में बनाया जाता है – “|| श्री गणेशाय नमः ||” के साथ शुरू, फिर व्यक्तिगत, शिक्षा, परिवार और संपर्क विवरण।
Open guide & templatesPunjabi Marriage Biodata format
Punjabi biodatas are direct and family-focused: caste (Khatri, Arora, Jat, Brahmin, Ramgarhia…), the family's native place, business or service background, and whether the candidate lives in India or abroad.
Open guide & templatesBengali Marriage Biodata format
Bengali biodatas traditionally value education and culture: degrees and institutions, interests such as music, literature or Rabindra Sangeet, alongside gotra and rashi for matching.
Open guide & templatesTamil Marriage Biodata (Jathagam Profile) format
In Tamil families the marriage profile centres on the jathagam: Natchathiram (star), Rasi, Lagnam, Gothram and Kula Deivam, along with community (Iyer, Iyengar, Mudaliar, Nadar, Chettiar, Gounder…).
Open guide & templatesTelugu Marriage Biodata format
Telugu families in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana look for Gotram, Nakshatram with Padam, Rasi and caste (Kamma, Reddy, Kapu, Brahmin, Velama…) along with education and property details.
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Karnataka families – Lingayat, Vokkaliga, Brahmin, Kuruba, Gowda and others – usually list Gotra, Nakshatra, Rashi and Mane Devaru (family deity) along with education and native taluk.
Open guide & templatesMalayalam (Kerala) Marriage Biodata format
Kerala biodatas differ by community: Hindu (Nair, Ezhava, Namboothiri…) families list Nakshatram, Rasi and Jathakam details; Syrian Christian and Latin Catholic families list the parish and denomination; Muslim families list the Mahal and religious practice.
Open guide & templatesRajasthani & Marwari Marriage Biodata format
Marwari and Rajasthani families (Agarwal, Maheshwari, Oswal, Rajput, Brahmin and others) place weight on Gotra, Kuldevi, the family's native village in Rajasthan and the family business.
Open guide & templatesBihar & Uttar Pradesh Marriage Biodata format
Families from Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh usually list Gotra (and Mool for Maithil Brahmins), Rashi, Manglik status, the native district and – very often – government service or competitive-exam achievements.
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NRI, second marriage, bride and groom specific guidance.
NRI Marriage Biodata format (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Gulf)
For candidates living abroad, families want to know the country, city, visa or residency status (H-1B, Green Card, PR, citizen, Gulf work visa), how often you visit India and whether you are open to relocating.
Open guide & templatesSecond Marriage Biodata format (Divorced / Widowed)
A second-marriage biodata should be honest and dignified. State the marital status (divorced / widowed / annulled), whether you have children and who they live with, and what you are looking for now – without going into past details.
Open guide & templatesMarriage Biodata for Girl (Bride Biodata) format
A bride's biodata is often read by the groom's mother first, so clarity and warmth matter. Include education and career, a few lines about nature and interests, family details and – if your family follows it – horoscope details.
Open guide & templatesMarriage Biodata for Boy (Groom Biodata) format
A groom's biodata is judged on stability and family: education, job, income range, property or business if relevant, and parents' background. Keep it factual and confident.
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