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Matrimony and the rishta

Biodata

The one- or two-page summary of a prospective bride or groom that families exchange.

A marriage biodata lists name, date and place of birth, height, education, profession, family members and their occupations, community and gotra, often the rashi and nakshatra, and a photograph. Families exchange it before a meeting, and many still expect one alongside an online profile.

A good profile on TrueSaath carries the same facts — and verification the paper version cannot.

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The one- or two-page summary of a prospective bride or groom that families exchange.

Why does Biodata come up in matchmaking?

A good profile on TrueSaath carries the same facts — and verification the paper version cannot.

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