What Information Should a Matrimonial Profile Include?

The Purpose of a Matrimonial Profile

A matrimonial profile is the starting point of a conversation. Its purpose is to give enough accurate, relevant information for another family to decide whether they want to explore a potential match further. It is not a place to hide things — nor is it a place to include everything about a person's life. The goal is the right information, presented clearly.

Essential Information Categories

1. Identity and Personal Details

This is the most basic layer — who the person is:

• Full name
• Age and date of birth — important for astrological matching
• Height — commonly included in South Asian matrimonial profiles
• Place of birth and current location
• Citizenship/residency status — particularly relevant for diaspora matches

2. Community and Lineage

For a Mithila matrimonial profile, this section is particularly important:

• Sub-community / caste (e.g., Maithil Brahmin, Kayastha)
• Gotra — paternal lineage
• Maternal gotra — mother's natal family gotra
• Mool — ancestral origin
• Gram — native village

Without these details, Mithila families cannot complete the preliminary compatibility check, which means the profile is less useful.

3. Horoscope Information

• Rashi (moon sign)
• Nakshatra (birth star)
• Manglik status — if known
• Willingness to share the full horoscope on request

4. Education and Career

• Highest educational qualification and field of study
• Current occupation, industry and employer
• Income range (optional, but valued by many families)
• Career plans or future goals (optional, but gives context)

5. Family Background

• Parents' names, occupations and background
• Siblings (number, gender, their marital status and occupation)
• Family type (joint/nuclear) and values
• Property or home situation (optional)

6. Personal Attributes and Interests

• Brief description of personality and values
• Hobbies and interests
• Lifestyle (diet, social habits)
• Languages spoken

7. What You Are Looking For

This is often underused but genuinely valuable:

• Preferred age range
• Preferred location
• Key qualities sought in a partner
• Any specific requirements (e.g., willing to relocate, looking for a working/non-working partner)

A Note on Photographs

A recent, clear photograph is standard in matrimonial profiles. Natural lighting, a neutral background and an honest representation serve best. Heavy filters or photographs from years ago create unrealistic impressions — which ultimately wastes everyone's time.

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Mithila Jodi profiles are structured to capture all the information families need for the Mithila matrimonial process. Create Your Profile or Explore Profiles.