Gujarati Hindu Matrimony
This page is for Gujarati-speaking Hindu families, in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Mumbai and across the Gujarati diaspora, who are looking for a bride or groom. It covers what Gujarati families usually discuss early and how to describe it on a free profile.
Community and native place
For many Gujarati families, community (gnati) and the family's native place are among the first things discussed, and communities such as Patel, Lohana, Brahmin sub-groups, Vania and others have their own networks and preferences. Some families still prefer a match within their own sub-group; others are open more widely.
There are long-established Gujarati communities in Mumbai, East Africa, the UK, the United States and Canada. If you grew up abroad, say where, and whether you would relocate.
Kundali and gotra
Kundali matching is followed by some Gujarati families and given less weight by others, so it helps to say on your profile whether it matters to you. Marriage within the same gotra is usually avoided.
Diet and lifestyle
Diet is often a deciding factor. Many Gujarati families are vegetarian, and some also avoid onion and garlic or follow specific religious practices, for example as followers of a particular sampradaya. State your diet precisely and mention any religious practices your family follows, so expectations are clear from the start.
Engagement and wedding customs
The engagement is often marked by 'gol dhana', when coriander seeds and jaggery are distributed. Before the wedding, the maternal uncle's family brings the 'mameru' of gifts for the bride, and the 'pithi' turmeric ceremony is held. Knowing these terms helps when families start discussing plans.
Searching for a Gujarati match on this site
Type 'Gujarati' in the mother tongue filter, and filter by state (Gujarat) or a family city. Because so many Gujarati families live in Mumbai and abroad, try a search without the state filter as well.
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