What should a marriage biodata include?
Start with information that helps the reader identify the person and understand the basic profile. Add only details you are comfortable sharing.
- Full name and a recent photo
- Date and place of birth; time of birth only when relevant
- Height, mother tongue and marital status
- Education and profession
- Family background and contact details
- Community-specific details such as gotra, rashi, nakshatra, denomination or other traditions only when useful
A simple order that works
Keep the first page focused. Put the name and photo at the top, followed by personal details, education and profession. Family and contact details can follow below or continue on a second page if needed. Avoid squeezing too much text into one page just to keep it short.
Photo and design tips
Use a clear portrait with a simple background. Choose a template that matches the tone you want—minimal, traditional, floral or formal—but make sure decoration never competes with the text. Readability matters more than ornament.
What to avoid
Do not add sensitive identifiers such as Aadhaar, PAN, bank details, passwords or unnecessary document numbers. Avoid exaggerated claims, very long paragraphs and information you would not want forwarded beyond the intended family.
How to create it on SahajPatra
Choose a marriage biodata design, enter the details you want to share, upload the required photo for supported Hindu designs, review the live preview and download the PDF. The current designs are free and the document can be prepared in English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam or Bengali.
FAQ
Should marriage biodata be one page?
One page is convenient when the information is short, but two pages are completely fine when family, horoscope or contact details need more space. Readability is more important than forcing everything onto one page.
Is a photo necessary?
It depends on the family and the template. SahajPatra's current Hindu designs reserve a fixed photo area so the layout stays balanced.
Can I make the biodata in my own language?
Yes. SahajPatra supports English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali interfaces and document labels.