Brahmin Matrimony

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Gothram hard block

Same-Gothram matches are automatically blocked. Consistent with Brahmin tradition — never shows as a match.

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10-Porutham AI matching

Full Rajju, Vedha, Rasyadhipati and all 10 compatibility checks. Horoscope is opt-in.

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Vedic Shakha field

Apastamba, Bodhayana, Ashvalayana, Kauthuma and more — an optional field for families who consider Vedic lineage.

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Iyer & Iyengar sub-community filter

Filter by Iyer, Vadakalai Iyengar, Thenkalai Iyengar, or Smartha. Cross-sub-community matches are shown as soft preference, not hard block.

Does MatrimonyTrust support both Iyer and Iyengar profiles?

Yes. MatrimonyTrust supports all major Tamil Brahmin sub-communities — Iyer, Iyengar (both Vadakalai and Thenkalai), Smartha, Dikshitar, and Gurukkal. You can filter matches by sub-community, or choose to see all Brahmin profiles.

How does Gothram matching work for Brahmin profiles?

Gothram identifies your ancestral lineage. MatrimonyTrust automatically blocks matches between profiles sharing the same Gothram — a hard block, consistent with Brahmin tradition. Users who do not know their Gothram can select "I don't know" and the filter is skipped for their profile.

What is the Vedic Shakha field?

Vedic Shakha refers to your family's branch within a Veda (e.g., Apastamba or Bodhayana under Krishna Yajurveda; Ashvalayana under Rigveda). This field is optional on MatrimonyTrust and is used as an additional compatibility signal for families who consider it.

Is cross-cousin marriage supported for Brahmin profiles?

No. Unlike many Dravidian communities, cross-cousin marriage is not a tradition in Tamil Brahmin culture. MatrimonyTrust correctly flags cross-cousin matches as not recommended for Brahmin profiles, while allowing it for communities where it is traditional.