Hindu biodata designs
Marigold and mango-leaf toran, kalash, diyas, lotus, peacocks and a wedding mandap. Every design works in English, Hindi and Telugu.
What goes in a Hindu marriage biodata
The order below is what most Hindu families expect, from the top of the page down:
- A line at the top: usually "|| Shri Ganeshaya Namah ||". "Om", "Om Namah Shivaya" or "Jai Shri Krishna" are also common, or you can write your own family deity's name or upload a picture.
- Personal details: full name, date of birth, height, complexion, caste and sub-caste, mother tongue, diet and marital status, with the photo beside them.
- Horoscope details: time and place of birth, rashi, nakshatra and charan, gotra, and whether the person is manglik.
- Education and career: highest qualification, college, job, employer, work city and annual income.
- Family details: father's and mother's names and occupations, brothers and sisters (say whether they are married), family type and native place.
- Contact details: the person to call, usually a parent, with a phone number and address.
- About me and expectations: two or three lines each.
Horoscope details, explained
- Time and place of birth let a pandit draw up the kundali. Give the time as exactly as you know it.
- Rashi is the moon sign and nakshatra the birth star. Charan (padam) is the quarter of the nakshatra.
- Gotra is the family lineage. Many families do not marry within the same gotra, so it is read early.
- Manglik says whether Mars sits in certain houses of the chart. Write Yes, No or Anshik (partial).
- Gan and nadi are used in guna milan. Add them with one tap if your family uses them, along with mother's gotra and kuldevi or kuldevta.
If your family does not match horoscopes, switch the horoscope section off. The biodata closes up the space.
Regional differences
- North India: gotra, manglik and the father's family come first. Grandfather's name and nanihal are often added.
- Telugu and other South Indian families: nakshatra with padam, and the surname (intiperu). Use the Telugu biodata for Telugu headings.
- Hindi-speaking families often prefer Hindi headings: use the Hindi biodata.
Questions
Is this Hindu biodata format free?
Yes. Fill it in, preview it and download it without paying or creating an account.
Should I put a god's picture at the top?
Most Hindu biodatas carry Ganesha or a line such as "Shri Ganeshaya Namah". Pick a symbol from the list, upload your family deity's picture, or choose none.
Can I get this format as a Word file?
Yes. A free Hindu marriage biodata Word template is on the Word format page.
Are my details safe?
Yes. The biodata is made inside your browser. Nothing you type or upload is sent to a server.