A good matrimonial profile does one thing: it helps the right person recognise that you might be right for them. Here is how to write one that gets thoughtful replies instead of silence or spam.

Start with your photos

Photos decide whether people read anything else. Profiles with pictures get far more attention.

  • Use a clear, recent photo of your face in natural light as the main picture.
  • Add one full-length photo and one that shows you doing something you enjoy.
  • Avoid heavy filters, group photos where it's hard to tell who you are, sunglasses, and photos of other people.
  • Never use someone else's pictures. Photos on Live Rishta are reviewed before they appear, and profiles that don't match are not approved.

Write a short, honest "About me"

Aim for three to five sentences. Cover:

  1. Who you are. Your work or studies, and what you do day to day.
  2. What you enjoy. Specific interests beat generic ones. "Weekend treks and trying new restaurants" says more than "I like travelling".
  3. What matters to you. Family, faith, ambitions.
  4. What you're looking for. A sentence about the kind of partner and life you want.

Write in your own voice. Copying a generic template makes you look the same as everyone else.

Be honest

Honesty gets better matches, because it helps the wrong ones self-select out. State your real age, height, education, income range and marital status. If you have been married before, or have children, say so clearly and kindly. Our guide on past relationships can help you think about what to share.

Fill in the details

Complete profiles get more responses, and many members only view complete ones. Fill in education, profession, family details, diet, and your partner preferences. The lifestyle and habits and career and relocation guides help you decide what to say about daily life and future plans.

Describe your partner preferences realistically

A very long list of must-haves narrows your matches too much. Separate essentials (values, family approach, lifestyle) from preferences (height, city, profession). Be open about the preferences.

Protect your privacy

  • Don't put your phone number, address, workplace address or social media handles in the text.
  • Don't share ID numbers or financial details.
  • Use the platform's messaging first, and share contact details only when you trust the person.

Check the basics

  • No spelling mistakes in the first lines.
  • No negativity about past relationships.
  • No contact details in the profile text.
  • Update the profile when things change.

Get verified

A verified profile builds trust quickly. On Live Rishta, you can verify your identity with a government photo ID and a live selfie check, and full verification is needed to send and respond to messages.

Before you hit publish

Ask a trusted friend or relative to read it. If they would recognise you from the description, it's ready. Then read how to spot a fake matrimonial profile, because knowing the warning signs also helps you present yourself as someone genuine.