Religion format
Hindu Marriage Biodata Format
A Hindu marriage biodata is usually the most detail-heavy of all formats, because horoscope matching (Jathaka Porutham or Guna Milan) still plays a real role in how families shortlist matches. Alongside the usual personal, education and family sections, most Hindu biodatas carry a dedicated astrological block: Rasi (moon sign), Natchathiram or Nakshatra (birth star), Lagnam (ascendant), Gothram and sometimes Nadi and Dosham status. Regional habits vary — Tamil and Telugu families tend to list Gothram and Padham explicitly, North Indian biodatas more often show Gotra and Manglik status — but the underlying idea is the same: give the other family enough to check compatibility before a horoscope match is formally done.
Fields commonly used
Rasi, Natchathiram/Nakshatra, Lagnam, Gothram/Gotra, Nadi, Dosham (Manglik/Kuja), time and exact place of birth for horoscope casting.
Related Tamil communities
These Tamil communities commonly follow hindu biodata conventions with their own specific fields:
Frequently asked questions
Is the horoscope section compulsory in a Hindu biodata?
No — it's optional in the maker and only appears in your PDF if you fill at least one astrological field. Many younger, urban families skip it entirely; most traditional families still expect at least Rasi and Natchathiram.
What if I don't know my exact birth time?
Leave the time of birth blank and mention it can be shared on request — an approximate horoscope can still be worked out, but exact matching usually needs the precise time and place.