Indian Wedding & Matrimony Blog

Expert guides on wedding traditions, kundali matching, muhurtatam dates, and making informed matrimonial decisions.

Festivals

Hariyali Teej 2026: Love, Renewal and Readiness for Marriage

On 15 August 2026, discover the Shiva-Parvati tradition, monsoon celebrations and a thoughtful message for anyone preparing for marriage.

8 min read 31 Jul 2026
Gujarati

Gujarati Wedding Rituals: From Chandlo Matli to Vidaai

A step-by-step guide to Gujarati wedding ceremonies — Chandlo Matli, Gol Dhana, Mandap Muhurat, Hasta Milap and the four Mangal Pheras — plus how Jain Gujarati weddings differ.

9 min read 28 Jul 2026
Kannada

Kannada Matrimony: Communities, Gotra Rules and Compatibility

Lingayat, Vokkaliga and Kannada Brahmin sub-sects explained, plus how gotra and bhagini rules work and what families assess before agreeing to a match.

9 min read 28 Jul 2026
Tamil

Tamil Wedding Muhurtham: How Auspicious Dates Are Chosen

How Tamil families fix a muhurtham — months avoided, the role of nakshatra and lagnam, what Chevvai dosham changes, and what to settle before booking a venue.

8 min read 28 Jul 2026
Telugu

Telugu Matrimony: Gotram, Communities and What Families Check

How gotram rules work in Telugu matrimony, the major communities, Kuja dosham, and the menarikam tradition that distinguishes South Indian matching from North Indian practice.

9 min read 28 Jul 2026
Tips

18 Questions Families Should Settle Before Fixing a Match

The questions that most often surface after an engagement rather than before it — living arrangements, careers, finances, in-law expectations and relocation.

10 min read 28 Jul 2026
Marathi

Best Muhurtatam Dates for Marathi Weddings 2026 (Panchanga Guide)

Auspicious wedding months and nakshatra windows for Marathi weddings in 2026 — with community-specific guidance for Deshastha, CKP, Maratha, and Neo-Buddhist families.

8 min read 23 Apr 2026
Marathi

Marathi Mangalsutra: Significance, Design & Regional Variations

The Marathi mangalsutra — vati design, tanmaniya pendant, Neo-Buddhist adaptations, and how the Maangalya Dharanam ritual is performed during the Antarpat ceremony.

7 min read 22 Apr 2026
Marathi

CKP Community Matrimony: Traditions, History & Finding Your Match

The complete guide to Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu matrimony — their Konkan roots, Kuldaivat worship, non-vegetarian customs, gotra rules, and how to find CKP matches.

8 min read 21 Apr 2026
Marathi

Deshastha Brahmin Matrimony: Traditions, Gotra & Compatibility

Gotra rules, Vivah Homa rituals, Rigvedi vs Yajurvedi distinctions, and the Ashta Koota kundali system used in Deshastha Brahmin matrimony across Maharashtra.

9 min read 20 Apr 2026
Marathi

Marathi Wedding Rituals: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

From Ganesh Puja to the Antarpat ceremony and Mangalashtak verses — a detailed walkthrough of every Marathi wedding ritual and its significance.

8 min read 15 Apr 2026
Astrology

Complete Guide to Kundali Matching: 36 Gunas Explained

Understand the Ashta Koota system — all 8 Kootas from Varna to Nadi — and how a kundali score of 18+ is calculated for matrimony compatibility.

10 min read 10 Apr 2026
Astrology

Best Muhurtatam (Wedding Dates) for 2026

Auspicious wedding dates and times for 2026 across Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Gujarati, and Marathi communities based on respective Panchangam and Panchanga.

7 min read 08 Apr 2026
Astrology

Manglik Dosha in Tradition: Interpretations and Common Practices

What is Mangal (Chevvai/Kuja) dosha? Which birth chart positions cause it? Does it really matter for matrimony? Astrologers and modern couples both weigh in.

9 min read 05 Apr 2026
Telugu

Telugu Wedding Traditions: Pellichoopulu to Talambralu

A vivid guide to Telugu wedding ceremonies — the Pellichoopulu viewing, Kashi Yatra ritual, Talambralu shower, and the significance of Saptapadi in Andhra and Telangana weddings.

8 min read 03 Apr 2026
Gujarati

Gujarati Matrimony: Customs, Garba Night, and Jain Wedding Guide

Everything about Gujarati matrimony traditions — the Garba sangeet, Pithi ceremony, Mameru custom, and how Jain wedding date restrictions work.

7 min read 28 Mar 2026
Kannada

Kannada Wedding Rituals: Naandi to Saptapadi

A step-by-step guide to Karnataka wedding ceremonies — Naandi puja, Nischitartha engagement, haldi, Kanyadana, and what makes Vokkaliga and Lingayat weddings unique.

8 min read 25 Mar 2026
Tamil

Tamil Matrimony Traditions: Nichayathartham to Thali Tying

A comprehensive guide to Tamil wedding customs — engagement (Nichayathartham), Nalangu (haldi), Kashi Yatra, and the sacred Mangalya Dharanam thali-tying ceremony.

8 min read 20 Mar 2026
Tips

How to Write a Compelling Matrimony Profile: 10 Tips

Your profile is your first impression. Learn what to include in "About Me", which photos work best, and the mistakes that make profiles get ignored.

6 min read 15 Mar 2026
NRI

NRI Matrimony Guide: Finding Indian Matches Abroad

A practical guide for NRI Indians seeking marriage matches — how to balance diaspora life with Indian family expectations, verify profiles remotely, and navigate international wedding planning.

9 min read 10 Mar 2026
Safety

Safe Online Matrimony: Protecting Yourself from Fraud

Red flags to watch for in matrimony profiles, how to verify someone's identity before meeting, and safety steps for the first in-person meeting.

7 min read 05 Mar 2026