Vedic Lineage Matching — Avoid Same-Gotra Marriage
Gotra is the patrilineal lineage traced back to a Vedic Rishi (sage). In Hindu tradition, same-Gotra marriage (Sagotra Vivah) is strictly prohibited as both are considered siblings in the spiritual lineage.
The eight Ashtamukhya (primary) Gotras are: Kashyap, Bharadwaj, Vishwamitra, Gautam, Jamadagni, Vashishtha, Atri, and Agastya. Most Hindu Gotras trace to one of these eight Rishis.
Pravara is a list of 3 or 5 ancestor sages linked to your Gotra. Even if Gotras are different, if Pravara sages overlap, marriage should be avoided. This is stricter in some Brahmin communities (especially Niyogi, Chitpavan, Iyer).
Same-Gotra marriage (Sagotra Vivah) is prohibited because both are considered descendants of the same sage, equivalent to siblings. In Hindu tradition this is called Sapinda relationship. Most Hindu families, priests, and even legal tradition in some states recognise this restriction.
When creating your VaidikVivah profile, enter your Gotra accurately. Our matching system automatically flags potential Gotra conflicts. We always recommend verifying Gotra compatibility with a family priest before finalising the match.
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