Pavitra Rishta blogAdvice for families, from the people who arrange the meetings.
Arranged marriage for NRI families: how it works across countries
How an NRI arranged marriage works, from who is involved and where the couple will live to video-call meetings, visa talks and kundli for births abroad.
What is a good Guna Milan score for marriage?
A Guna Milan score of 18 or more out of 36 is traditionally acceptable, 25 to 32 is good and 33 or more is excellent. Here is how to read the score properly.
How to choose a marriage bureau, and avoid matrimony scams
Choose a marriage bureau with a real office, a written agreement, payment only to the company's account and clear consent rules. Learn the warning signs.
Jain matrimony: what families look for in a match
What Jain families weigh in a match: sect, food practices, observance, sub-community and kundli, and why it helps to discuss them openly before meeting.
Manglik dosha: what it means for a match
Manglik dosha depends on where Mars sits in the birth chart. See which houses count, why families match Manglik with Manglik, and how cancellation works.
How much does a marriage bureau charge in India?
Marriage bureau fees in India depend on who searches, how wide the search is, the matchmaker's seniority, visits and membership length. Here is how it works.
Marriage bureau or matrimony app: which suits your family?
Apps give wide reach and low cost but leave the checking to you. A bureau shortlists, talks to families first and arranges meetings. Here is who each suits.
From rishta to roka: how a Marwari match comes together
The usual steps in a Marwari match, from biodata and gotra to kundli, family meetings and the roka or sagai, and where a matchmaker can help along the way.
Nadi and Bhakoot dosha: what families should know
Nadi (8 points) and Bhakoot (7 points) carry the most weight in Guna Milan. Learn what each dosha means, which exceptions exist and how to read them calmly.
Second marriage: how families approach it today
A practical, respectful guide to second marriage for divorced, widowed or separated people and their families, covering children, privacy, law and kundli.
Arranged Marriage vs Love Marriage: An Honest, No-Nonsense Guide for 2026
You've probably been asked this question at a family gathering, debated it with friends over chai, or quietly wondered about it yourself -- arranged…
Ideal Body Language Of A Boy And Girl For A Marriage Meeting
Do you have the ability to sit through even the craziest rom coms which makes no sense to ordinary people? Or do you equate life with love and romance?
Arranged Marriage First Meeting Questions For Girls
If you’re planning an arranged marriage, there’s high likelihood you’d be feeling a little anxious about the entire procedure. The whole charade of…
Arranged Marriage First Meeting Questions For Boys
An arranged marriage is a consequential proposition because it’s a marriage arranged by two families and Pavitra Rishta – bearing in mind the…
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