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Hindu Marriage Biodata Format with Horoscope Details

How to make a Hindu marriage biodata, including invocation, rashi, nakshatra, gotra and manglik details. Free templates in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati.

A Hindu marriage biodata usually follows a traditional structure: an auspicious invocation at the top, personal and horoscope details, and a clear picture of the family. What sets it apart from any other biodata is the horoscope section. For many families that section decides whether a proposal goes forward at all, so it has to be complete and exact.

This guide explains each horoscope field in plain words, shows a full sample with kundli details, and covers how the format changes across regions.

The invocation

Most Hindu biodatas begin with a line seeking blessings. Popular choices:

  • ॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ (the most common)
  • || Shree Ganeshay Namah || (the same, in English letters)
  • ॥ ॐ ॥
  • || Jai Shree Krishna || (common in Gujarati families)

Our builder includes these as presets, or you can type your own, such as the name of your kuldevi or ॥ श्री राम ॥.

Sample Hindu biodata with full kundli details

This example shows how a family that matches horoscopes in detail might fill in the biodata. All details are fictional.
Invocation ॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥
Name Aditya Mishra
Date of Birth 23 November 1995
Time of Birth 04:10 AM
Place of Birth Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Height 5’ 10”
Religion / Caste Hindu / Brahmin (Saryupareen)
Education M.Tech., IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Occupation Assistant Professor, NIT Allahabad
Rashi Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra / Charan Swati / 2
Lagna Tula
Nadi / Gan Antya / Dev
Gotra Shandilya (maternal: Kashyap)
Manglik No
Father Pt. Ramesh Mishra, Retired Principal
Mother Mrs. Kusum Mishra, Homemaker
Siblings 1 elder sister (married, Lucknow)
Native Place Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
Contact Pt. Ramesh Mishra (Father), +91 94150 XXXXX

A family that doesn’t follow horoscopes closely would stop at rashi, gotra and manglik, and that is perfectly normal too.

Horoscope (kundli) details, field by field

Date, time and place of birth. All three are needed to make a kundli. The time matters most: a difference of even 15 minutes can change the lagna. Take it from the hospital record or the family’s handwritten janam patri, and say approx. if you are not sure.

Rashi (moon sign), e.g. Meen (Pisces). Write the Sanskrit name with the English name in brackets so every reader understands. Note that the Vedic rashi is based on the moon and is usually different from the sun sign in newspaper horoscopes.

Nakshatra and charan. The nakshatra is the lunar mansion, e.g. Revati, and the charan (pada) is its quarter, from 1 to 4. Many families write them together: Swati, charan 2.

Lagna. The ascendant at the time of birth. Not every biodata includes it, but families who consult an astrologer will ask for it.

Nadi and gan. These two of the eight kootas carry the most weight in guna milan (8 and 6 points out of 36). Nadi is Aadi, Madhya or Antya; gan is Dev, Manushya or Rakshas. Listing them lets the other family do a first check without waiting for the full chart.

Gotra. Traditionally used to avoid same-gotra marriages. In many North Indian communities the mother’s gotra is checked as well, so write it in brackets or as a separate field.

Manglik. Yes, No or Anshik (partial). If your astrologer says the dosha is cancelled (parihar), you can write Anshik and explain in conversation; don’t simply write No.

If horoscopes don’t matter to your family, just delete the horoscope section in one click.

Before you share the biodata, keep a copy of the full janam kundli ready as a PDF or a clear photo. Families who like the biodata will usually ask for it within a day or two so their pandit can do the full matching, and a quick reply makes a good impression.

What to avoid in the horoscope section

  • Guessing values. A wrong nakshatra or a rounded birth time is worse than a blank field.
  • Mixing systems. Don’t give the Vedic rashi in one place and a western sun sign in another.
  • Writing the guna score. Guna milan is calculated for a pair, so a number on a single biodata means nothing.
  • Attaching the full chart image by default. Share the janam kundli on request; it makes the biodata crowded.

Caste and community

Many families write caste and sub-caste (Brahmin (Gaur), Patel, Kayastha). If you are open to inter-caste alliances, you can write Caste no bar or simply remove the field.

Regional differences in a Hindu biodata

  • North India: invocation, gotra and manglik are almost always present; parents’ names often carry honorifics like Pt. or Shri.
  • Maharashtra: devak, kuldaivat, nadi and gan are common additions. See the Marathi biodata format.
  • Gujarat: Jai Shree Krishna at the top, and family details including the native village and gnati (community).
  • South India: star, padam and rasi lead the horoscope section, often with the label Star instead of Nakshatra, and chevvai dosham in place of manglik.
  • Bengal: gan, gotra and nakshatra appear, and the biodata often mentions the family’s adi bari or desh (ancestral home).

Rename any label to match your region; the template keeps the same layout.

Family details

A Hindu biodata usually describes the family as carefully as the person: both parents’ names and occupations, siblings with their marital status, native place and sometimes grandparents or maternal uncles. Keep each line short. 1 elder sister (married, Lucknow) tells the reader what they need without a paragraph.

Language

A biodata in your family’s language feels personal. Our builder switches all labels to Hindi, Marathi or Gujarati in one tap, for example जन्म तिथि, जन्म तारीख or જન્મ તારીખ for “Date of Birth”. The Hindi biodata format guide lists every Hindi label.

Templates that suit a Hindu biodata

Traditional designs like Prarambh (mandala crest, double gold frame), Haldi (lotus and turmeric tones) and Rajwada (royal maroon and gold) are the most popular. Browse all templates →

Frequently asked questions

Which horoscope details are needed for kundli matching?

The pandit needs your exact date, time and place of birth to prepare the kundli. Most families also list rashi, nakshatra (with charan), gotra and manglik status on the biodata so that a first check of guna milan can be done before asking for the full chart.

How many gunas should match?

Ashtakoota matching scores a couple out of 36 gunas. Traditionally 18 or more is considered acceptable and higher scores are preferred, though many families also give weight to nadi and bhakoot and to the astrologer's overall reading. The biodata only needs to give the inputs, not the score.

What should I write if I don't know my time of birth?

Write the approximate time with a note, such as around 6 AM (approx.), or leave the field out. Never invent an exact time; it changes the lagna and the kundli, and the other family's astrologer will base decisions on it.

What does manglik mean on a biodata?

A person is called manglik when Mars sits in certain houses of the birth chart, usually the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th. Write Yes, No or Anshik (partial) as your kundli states. Many families match a manglik with another manglik, so honesty here saves everyone time.

Why is gotra asked on a Hindu biodata?

Gotra identifies the paternal lineage. Many communities avoid marriage within the same gotra, and some also check the mother's gotra. Write your own gotra, and add the mother's gotra as a custom field if your community considers it.

Can I make a Hindu biodata without horoscope details?

Yes. Many urban families no longer match kundlis. Delete the horoscope section in one click and the template rebalances itself, or keep only rashi and gotra if elders still like to see them.

Which invocation should I choose?

॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ is the most common, since Ganesha is invoked at the start of any auspicious work. Gujarati families often use Jai Shree Krishna, and some families choose ॐ or the name of their kuldevi. It is optional.

Is a Hindu biodata different in South India?

The structure is the same, but the emphasis changes. South Indian biodatas often list star (nakshatra), padam and rasi prominently, sometimes with a jathakam chart, while gotra may matter less in some communities. Rename labels to match local usage, for example Star instead of Nakshatra.