Marriage Biodata Format in Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
A Gujarati marriage biodata (લગ્ન માટે ગુજરાતી બાયોડેટા) typically favours a clean, business-like format — Gujarati families are often comfortable listing profession and business background prominently. It also carries some genuinely distinct fields: Gaam (ગામ, ancestral village) is emphasised more than a generic 'native place,' Mosal (મોસાળ, maternal side) is a separate field from the paternal family details, and Devak (દેવક) — the same clan-totem concept found in Marathi biodatas — appears for some communities. Manglik status is usually referred to as 'Mangal' (મંગળ) rather than the Hindi 'Manglik.'
Fields commonly used
Gotra, Gaam (ancestral village), Mosal (maternal side), Devak where relevant, Mangal/Manglik status, and Jnati (community).
Frequently asked questions
Should business or family business details go under 'profession'?
Yes — use the Profession and Employer fields for this; if it's a family business, you can note that directly in the Employer field.
What is Gaam, and is it different from native place?
Gaam specifically means ancestral village, which many Gujarati families track more precisely than a general native place or district — worth filling in even if your family has lived elsewhere for generations.
Is this Gujarati format suitable for NRI families?
Yes — simply be specific about country and city in the Employer/Native Place fields rather than writing something general like 'USA.'