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Hindu Marriage Biodata Templates
These five designs are the ones Hindu families pick most. Each one includes fields for Rashi, Nakshatra, Gotra, and Manglik. Fill in your details and download.
Sindoor
Deep vermillion header with gold filigree, for a traditional first impression.
Marigold
Orange and gold floral motifs that feel festive without being busy.
Toran
A doorway-inspired border that frames every section cleanly.
Mandap
Temple-pillar layout with structured sections for horoscope and family details.
The process
From First Page to Shubh Muhurat
In most Hindu families the biodata is the first formal step. Here is how it moves from a PDF on WhatsApp to a roka, the formal engagement ceremony.
The biodata goes out
Parents, relatives, or a matchmaker share it on WhatsApp. First impressions matter: families notice the layout and the first fields right away.
Kundlis are matched
A panditji uses the date, time, and place of birth from the biodata to check Rashi, Nakshatra, and Manglik compatibility. Accurate birth details save time at this stage.
The families meet
Over chai, the biodata has already answered the basics. The meeting moves faster because horoscope, education, and family background are on the page.
Roka, and beyond
When both sides agree, the roka (formal engagement) or sagai is set. The biodata served its purpose. It opened the conversation and kept every detail in one place.
The fields
The Hindu Marriage Biodata Format, Explained
What makes a biodata Hindu?
A Hindu biodata leads with the horoscope section: Rashi, Nakshatra, Gotra, and Manglik status. These fields come first because a panditji needs them for kundli milan. That is what sets it apart from a general marriage biodata, and the horoscope section is not optional. In the Hindu tradition, vivah is one of the sixteen sanskars, a turning point for two families, not just two people. The biodata is the first formal gesture of that joining, which is why even a simple one is written with care.
Personal & horoscope details
- Full name
- Date of birth, exact time, and city
- Rashi and Nakshatra
- Gotra
- Manglik status: Manglik, Non Manglik, or Anshik Manglik
- Height, complexion, and diet
- Caste and sub-caste if relevant
- Education and current occupation
Family details
- Father's name and occupation
- Mother's name and occupation
- Siblings: number, marriages, where they live
- Native place and current city
- Family type: nuclear or joint
- Family values
Contact details
- Contact person: parent or sibling who answers the phone
- Phone number with country code if sharing internationally
- Email address (optional, but useful for NRI families)
- City and state
Horoscope section
How to Write the Horoscope Section
Keep it factual and brief. The full janam patrika comes later, when families have met and are ready to compare charts. Here is what belongs on the page.
Birth details, Rashi and Nakshatra
Write the exact time and city, not just the date. A panditji cannot cast a chart without the birth time. If the time is approximate, say so. "Early morning, approx 6 AM" is better than nothing. Most families do not need the padam or pada number on the biodata.
Manglik status
Write one of three: Manglik, Non Manglik, or Anshik Manglik. Avoid vague phrases like "slightly Manglik" or "Mars effect is mild." Plain wording helps families decide quickly.
Gotra
One word. Many Hindu communities avoid same-gotra marriages, so this field is checked early. Spell it the way your family uses it. If there are regional variations, the panditji will know.
Compatibility
Kundli Milan: What the Panditji Checks
Your biodata supplies the inputs, the panditji does the math. In North India the Ashtakoota system scores eight kootas out of 36 gunas, and a match of 18 or more is generally considered acceptable. Knowing what each koota weighs helps you understand the questions that may follow.
| Koota | What it weighs | Gunas |
|---|---|---|
| Varna | Temperament and nature of work | 1 |
| Vashya | Mutual influence and adaptability | 2 |
| Tara | Birth star compatibility and wellbeing | 3 |
| Yoni | Instinct and physical compatibility | 4 |
| Graha Maitri | Mental and intellectual match | 5 |
| Gana | Disposition: deva, manushya or rakshasa | 6 |
| Bhakoot | Emotional bond and family welfare | 7 |
| Nadi | Health and progeny, weighted heaviest | 8 |
| Total | 36 |
South Indian families may use the 10 porutham system instead of the 36-gun Ashtakoot method. The biodata fields stay the same: birth time, Rashi, Nakshatra, and Gotra. Only the matching method changes.
See it in action
Sample Hindu Marriage Biodata
Here is how a finished Hindu biodata reads. Replace the placeholder details with your own.
Do
- Write the exact birth time, even if approximate. It helps the panditji
- State diet plainly. 'Pure Vegetarian' or 'Non-Vegetarian' is enough
- Use 'Shri' and 'Smt.' — it shows respect and reads formally
- Name the role, company, and city: "Software Engineer, TCS, Hyderabad" beats "IT company"
- Keep it to one page. Families read it quickly, so make the important lines easy to find
Avoid
- Full janam patrika or kundli on the biodata
- Leaving Manglik blank. Write Non Manglik if it applies
- Salary figures. Income range is enough
- Selfie as photo. A passport-size or well-lit headshot works better
- Borrowed phrases like "simple, sober, adjusting" mean nothing without context
Across India
One Page, Many Names
Every region has its own word for the same one-page document. The fields stay the same, only the name changes.
शादी का बायोडाटा
Shaadi ka biodata
Hindi belt
लग्न बायोडाटा
Lagna biodata
Maharashtra
જીવનસાથી બાયોડેટા
Jeevansathi biodata
Gujarat
জীবনবৃত্তান্ত
Jeebanvrittant
Bengal
పెళ్లి బయోడేటా
Pelli biodata
Telugu states
ஜாதகம்
Jathagam
Tamil Nadu
The first line
Opening Lines
A shubh line at the top signals this biodata is meant for something serious. Think of it like a wedding card opening. Pick the one your family uses at home, or skip it altogether.
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥
The default choice. Ganesha is the first name called in almost every Hindu ritual, and this biodata follows the same order.
ॐ
One symbol. No deity name attached, so every tradition is fine with it.
जय श्री कृष्ण
The Vaishnav pick. Very common in Gujarat and Rajasthan, where families lean toward Krishna.
जय माता दी
Used by Devi-worshipping families across North India.
Community
What Different Communities Look For
Every Hindu biodata carries the same fields. But families read them in a different order depending on their community. Here is what to watch for, and if anything feels unclear, the eldest person in the house will know the answer.
Brahmin families
The first thing most Brahmin families look for is the gotra. Some also include pravara, the lineage verse that traces back through generations. Southern Brahmin families tend to focus on jathagam and porutham compatibility, which serve the same purpose as Ashtakoota matching in the North.
Maratha families
Maratha families often include kul, the family clan name, alongside gotra. Some also list devak, the sacred symbol associated with the family. If devak is part of your tradition, mention it as a separate line in your biodata.
Marwari / Bania families
In Marwari and Bania families, gotra compatibility is taken seriously by both sides. Diet is also noted carefully. Phrases like 'pure vegetarian, no onion and garlic' carry real weight in these biodatas and help families quickly assess compatibility.
Rajput families
Rajput families typically lead with vansh, the lineage, and kul, the clan. Many specify whether they are Suryavanshi or Chandravanshi. Use the exact terms your family uses when describing your lineage.
Common questions
Hindu Marriage Biodata FAQs
Answers to the questions families ask most often when preparing a Hindu marriage biodata.
What makes a Hindu biodata different from a general one?
The horoscope section. A standard biodata skips it entirely, but a Hindu one cannot, because kundli matching follows. The rest is the same: personal details, education, family background, and contact information.
Do I need to list Manglik status?
Write it. Families check this field early, and leaving it blank usually means a phone call asking for it. One of three: Manglik, Non Manglik, or Anshik Manglik. If your family skips kundli matching, leave it empty.
Why do families include Rashi, Nakshatra, and Gotra?
The panditji needs them for kundli milan. Rashi (moon sign) and Nakshatra (birth star) feed into the horoscope matching. Gotra tells families if both sides share the same lineage, and many communities avoid same-gotra marriages. All three are already in our form.
Should the full janam patrika go on the biodata?
Keep it separate. The biodata only needs the summary: birth date, time, place, Rashi, Nakshatra, Gotra, and Manglik status. The full janam patrika travels on its own, usually after families have met and the panditji asks for it. Crowding planetary charts onto a one-page biodata makes it harder to read.
Is a deity image or shloka required?
Skip it if you want. Many families add a Ganesha image or a line like 'Shri Ganeshaya Namah' at the top because it marks the occasion. Others leave it blank and pick a simpler template. Either way works.
How do I pick the right template?
Traditional or clean, that is the choice. Chandan and Marigold carry Ganesha motifs, Sindoor goes deep red, and Toran and Mandap use an arch-and-garland style. Every template includes the horoscope fields, and you can reorder or remove any field.
What is kundli milan, and what score should it reach?
The panditji scores it out of 36. North Indian families use the Ashtakoota system, which compares eight kootas, and 18 or more is generally considered a good match. South Indian families often use the 10 porutham system instead. Your biodata provides the birth details; the panditji does the rest.
What is a Hindu biodata called in different regions?
Every region calls it something different: shaadi ka biodata in Hindi, lagna biodata in Maharashtra, biyer biodata in Bengali, pelli biodata in Telugu, and jathagam in Tamil. The name changes, the fields do not.
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