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Vivah Gyan โ€” Indian Matrimony Blog

Wedding guides for all Indian communities โ€” Hindu Kundli matching, Muslim Nikah, Sikh Anand Karaj, Christian & Jain wedding traditions, and practical matchmaking advice.

๐ŸŒดJyotish Guide

South Indian Marriage Matching โ€” Complete Dashakoota Porutham Guide

Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada families use Dashakoota (10-point) Porutham instead of the North Indian Ashtakuta system. This guide covers all 10 Poruthams โ€” especially Rajju, Vedha, and Mahendra.

5 July 20268 min read
โณJyotish Guide

Late Marriage in Kundli โ€” Astrological Causes and Vedic Remedies

Delays in marriage are often traceable to specific planetary positions in a birth chart. Learn which combinations indicate late Vivah and what Vedic remedies are traditionally prescribed.

1 July 20267 min read
๐ŸŒ™Jyotish Guide

Gana Dosha in Kundli Matching โ€” Deva, Manushya & Rakshasa Gana Explained

Gana is the 6th Koota in Ashtakuta Guna Milan. Learn what Deva, Manushya, and Rakshasa Gana mean, which combinations form Gana Dosha, when it is cancelled, and how seriously to take it.

25 June 20265 min read
๐ŸชJyotish Guide

Which Mahadasha Is Best for Marriage? โ€” Vedic Dasha & Vivah Timing

Venus Mahadasha, Jupiter Mahadasha, Moon Mahadasha โ€” Jyotisha identifies specific Dasha periods as most conducive for marriage. Learn which periods to watch and why.

20 June 20266 min read
๐Ÿ“…Jyotish Guide

How to Choose a Vivah Muhurat โ€” The Family Guide to Auspicious Dates

What makes a Vivah Muhurat auspicious? Tithi, Nakshatra, Vara, Yoga, Karana โ€” all five Panchang elements must align. This guide explains each factor and how pandits select the best date.

15 June 20266 min read
๐Ÿ”ดJyotish Guide

7 Manglik Myths Families Should Stop Believing โ€” What Vedic Texts Actually Say

Most fears around Manglik Dosha are based on misinformation. We go back to the source texts โ€” Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra and Muhurta Chintamani โ€” to separate myth from shastra.

10 June 20267 min read
โญJyotish Guide

Best Nakshatras for Marriage in 2026 โ€” Auspicious Stars for Vivah

Which Nakshatras are most auspicious for Vivah in 2026? Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, and Anuradha โ€” and why Jyotisha texts recommend them over others.

5 June 20265 min read
๐Ÿ”ขJyotish Guide

What Does Your Guna Milan Score Really Mean? (18, 24, 28, 32 Explained)

A score of 18 vs 24 vs 32 in Guna Milan means very different things. This guide explains exactly what each score range means, which Doshas matter most, and when to proceed despite a low score.

1 June 20266 min read
โœจPlatform Guide

How to Create a Matrimony Profile That Gets Results โ€” VaidikVivah Guide

Step-by-step guide to photos, bio, Kundli fields, partner preferences, and getting verified โ€” everything that makes serious families respond.

1 May 20256 min read
โ˜ช๏ธMuslim Marriage

Nikah โ€” A Complete Guide to Islamic Marriage for Indian Families

Everything Indian Muslim families need to know about Nikah โ€” the marriage contract, Mehr, conditions for validity, Walima, and how to find the right match.

1 May 20256 min read
๐ŸชฏSikh Marriage

Anand Karaj โ€” The Sikh Wedding Ceremony Explained

A complete guide to Anand Karaj โ€” the four Lavan and their meaning, role of the Granthi, Ardas, and practical notes for Sikh families planning a wedding.

1 May 20255 min read
โœ๏ธChristian Marriage

Christian Wedding Traditions in India โ€” A Complete Guide

Catholic, CSI, Mar Thoma, Syrian Orthodox, Pentecostal โ€” how Christian wedding ceremonies work across India's diverse denominations and regions.

1 May 20256 min read
๐ŸŒธJain Marriage

Jain Wedding Rituals and Traditions โ€” A Complete Guide

Sagai, Lagna Lekhan, the seven Pheras with Jain vows, Digambar vs Shvetambar differences, and dietary rules โ€” a complete guide to Jain vivah.

1 May 20255 min read
๐Ÿ’‘Matchmaking Tips

How to Choose a Life Partner in Hindu Marriage โ€” A Practical Guide

Beyond Kundli matching โ€” values alignment, questions to ask, green and red flags, and how to evaluate a prospective match holistically.

28 April 20257 min read
๐ŸJyotish Guide

Kaal Sarp Dosha and Marriage โ€” What Families Need to Know

What Kaal Sarp Dosha is, the 12 types from Anant to Sheshnag, how it affects marriage timing, and what classical texts say about its significance.

25 April 20256 min read
โ™ŽJyotish Guide

Bhakoot Dosha in Kundli Matching โ€” A Complete Family Guide

What Bhakoot Dosha is, which Rashi combinations create it (6/8, 5/9, 12/2), classical cancellation rules, and how to approach it practically.

22 April 20255 min read
๐Ÿ”ฅMarriage Guide

Saptapadi โ€” The Seven Steps and Vows of Hindu Marriage

What Saptapadi means, what each of the seven vows represents, regional variations, and why the 7th step legally completes the marriage under Hindu law.

18 April 20256 min read
๐Ÿ“…Marriage Guide

Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates โ€” Vivah Muhurat 2025 & 2026

Complete list of Shubh Vivah Muhurat guidance for 2025 and 2026 โ€” auspicious months, Nakshatra, Tithi to avoid, and how Hindu families select the right wedding date.

15 April 20257 min read
๐ŸŒŠJyotish Guide

Nadi Dosha โ€” What It Is, When It Is Cancelled, and What Families Should Know

A clear guide to Nadi Dosha in Kundli matching โ€” what it means, why it is the highest-weighted Koota, the three Nadis, exact cancellation rules, and how to approach it practically.

10 April 20255 min read
๐ŸŒณMarriage Guide

Gotra Rules in Hindu Marriage โ€” What You Need to Know

What Gotra is, why same-Gotra marriage is avoided, how the Chaar-Gotra and Sapinda traditions work, and how VaidikVivah uses Gotra data to help families.

5 April 20255 min read
๐Ÿ“„Marriage Guide

Hindu Marriage Biodata Format โ€” Complete Guide with Key Details

What to include in a Hindu marriage biodata, the correct format, family details, horoscope fields, and what modern families expect โ€” with a complete example structure.

5 April 20256 min read
๐Ÿ”ฎMarriage Guide

How to Read a Kundli for Marriage โ€” What Families Should Look For

A practical guide: the 7th house, Navamsa chart, Dasha period, Guna score, Manglik status โ€” and what questions to ask your pandit.

1 April 20258 min read
๐Ÿ”ดJyotish Guide

What is Manglik Dosha? A Calm, Clear Guide for Families

What Manglik Dosha actually means, which houses create it, severity levels, cancellation rules โ€” and why it's not the deal-breaker many families believe.

22 March 20256 min read
โญJyotish Guide

How Guna Milan Works โ€” The Complete 36-Point Guide

A plain-language guide to Ashtakuta matching โ€” all 8 Kootas, how scoring works, what counts as a good match, and when Dosha cancellation applies.

15 March 20257 min read
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Community Marriage Guides

Rich guides for every Indian community โ€” traditions, compatibility, and what families look for.