Some pointers for making a Bio Data for Matrimonial Alliances in Vaishnav Parivar, especially for those living in N America

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Suggestions for preparing a Bio Data for Vaishnav Matrimonial – Alliances in N America
This may be the first time most parents – and their marital alliance seeking son/daughter – may be
preparing a Bio Data for this purpose. While we are used to seeing CV/Resumes in our professional life,
this is different. I observed some friends struggling with what to include / exclude in matrimonial bio
data . While there are lot of templates online, hope these pointers help also.
What’s the purpose : Please bear in mind that this Bio Data is just the initial step in a marathon of
interactions, just like a trailer to the whole movie of finding the right match. What you want to share –
or see – is basic relevant information which enable somebody to take next steps or maybe pass it to
someone else , where the match seems better. Many templates/examples at popular Matrimony sites.
While there are no hard and fast rules, having this information at the least may help.
Date of Birth/ Age (can include N America to show if born citizen) (if overseas, when came here)
Height
Education, Profession (in brief, but to give the broad idea )
Life Particulars – Anything noteworthy to share, may include their social media links
Parents : Their profession/ occupation
Siblings : Age, marital information
Relations - Grand Parents, Real Uncle Aunt on both paternal maternal side, Cities/Country.
Hobbies : Unless they are very different , usual (walking, sports, music) can be avoided
Contact/Home information : It is usually of parent(s), unless boy/girl would like to be point of contact
Pictures – one full profile, one close shot , informal but not too casual
Keep it Simple large Font , Clean Back Ground , Better to avoid tables, bullets , arrows, Make it as pdf.
This may get to home makers/family in India, so simpler is better .
Some more on these points : Keep it to one page, maximum two. Nowadays most bio data get read on
via whats app / social media, so lengthy defeats the purpose. Some end up describing too much in detail
about education/ profession/ traits of the person. Again, this is just a conversation starter. So share that
which is important for ice breaker. Reason for including information on relations is multifold ; gives an
idea of the family size, where they hail from/ now and often, common links come out if seeking alliances
in similar background/ communities. Lesser Sentences, More Specifics.
This Bio Data may get forwarded beyond first degree connects, so mention information that one is
comfortable to be in semi-personal domain. Also, each can consider if and how they want to mention
around Ethnicity/ Profession/ Diet/ Astrological preferences in future partner. Topics around
immigration , If Previously married also to be addressed appropriately, if applicable.
Jitendra Muchhal, Princeton Jn., ( NJ), JM@starLitInc.com, www.linkedin.com/in/jmuchhal/