Marathi Hindu Matrimony
This page is for Marathi-speaking Hindu families, in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur and across Maharashtra, as well as outside the state, who are searching for a life partner. It explains common Marathi customs in a marriage search and how to reflect them on a free profile.
Kundali, gun milan and mangal dosh
Many Marathi families match kundalis before meeting. The gun milan method scores compatibility out of 36 gunas, and mangal dosh is usually checked. This is the same 36-point method used for the compatibility score on TheHinduMatrimony.com, which appears when both profiles have a star and rashi.
Gotra, devak and community
Marriage within the same gotra is generally avoided. In many Maratha families the devak, a family emblem such as a tree or plant that is worshipped before the wedding, matters as well, and families with the same devak usually do not marry.
Communities such as Maratha, Deshastha and Kokanastha (Chitpavan) Brahmin, CKP and others have their own preferences, and some families also pay attention to whether the family is from Konkan, Desh, Vidarbha or Marathwada. Record what matters to you and leave the rest blank.
From meeting to sakharpuda
After a first meeting (often called 'kanda pohe', after the snack traditionally served when the groom's family visits), the families agree to the match at the sakharpuda, the engagement, where sugar is exchanged. At the wedding, an antarpat cloth is held between the bride and groom while mangalashtak verses are sung, and it is lowered at the auspicious moment.
Searching for a Marathi match on this site
Use 'Marathi' in the mother tongue filter, and combine it with state (Maharashtra) or a family city such as Pune or Nagpur. Mumbai and Pune also have families from many other states, so if you are open to a non-Marathi partner, say so.
Profiles can include a work city separate from the family's city, which helps when one of you works in Mumbai or Pune and the family lives elsewhere.
How TheHinduMatrimony.com works
Creating a profile, browsing, shortlisting and sending interests are free. You can create a profile for yourself or on behalf of a son, daughter, sibling or relative.
When someone accepts your interest you become connected. Connected members can talk privately, and phone numbers and family details are exchanged only when both people agree to share them.
You can block or report any profile at any time, and blocked members can no longer see you, send you interests or message you.