Matrimony

BharatMatrimony sets a Guinness World Record on Matrimony Day, April 14th, 2012!

The World's Largest Wedding Photo Album was unveiled at a special event on the scenic Carter Road, Bandhra, Mumbai, on Matrimony Day, 2012 (April 14th). The album created by BharatMatrimony measured 17 feet by 13.11 feet and weighed more than 1000 kilograms. It had 16 pages and original wedding photos contributed by couples around the globe. It took a team of 15 craftsmen over 2 weeks to fabricate this awe-inspiring album using reinforced paper fabric. The attempt was verified and endorsed as a new world record by a Guinness World Record adjudicator. The Guinness Certificate of Endorsement was handed over to Bharatmatrimony Founder-CEO Murugavel Janakiraman by Nikhil Shukla of Guinness World Records.
The world's largest album was specially created by BharatMatrimony on its 15th anniversary to celebrate this year's Matrimony Day, an ode to the magic of marriage.

Kapil Dev and Romi Dev launched the MillionWeddingPics.com

India's cricketing legend Kapil Dev and his wife Romi Dev launched www.millionweddingpics.com - a BharatMatrimony initiative and attempt to create the world's largest wedding photo album and set a Guinness Record. The celebrity couple uploaded an exclusive wedding photo of theirs in the website on Valentine's Day in the presence of our CEO Mr Muruga at The Park, New Delhi. Through MillionWeddingPics.com, BharatMatrimony aims to collect more than a million wedding photos and create the world's largest photo album on the eve of Matrimony Day on April 14th.

Create lifetime memories and celebrate on BharatMatrimony Tinies!

BharatMatrimony is proud to introduce "Tinies", an initiative to keep in touch with our members after they are successfully married. It enables all members to upload and share their children's photos on the BharatMatrimony network and spread the cheer.And what's more, BharatGreenHands, BharatMatrimony's social initiative in association with Isha Foundation, will plant a tree for every child's photo that is being uploaded on Tinies.

Matrimony Day

BharatMatrimony celebrated Matrimony Day on April 14th to bring about a global awareness on the good effects of marriage. Matrimony Day is a day for married couples to realise the worth of each other and renew their vows of love and togetherness forever. This is also to encourage the young generation of marriageable age to understand the true values of marriage and encourage them to take that big decision. The festivity started well in advance with the launch of Matrimony Day Express, Cool online contests and offers, Classic Online Greeting Cards and Matrimony Day Caller tunes. The offline All-India Signature Campaign, Matrimony Day XPRESS had a significant role in reaching the Matrimony Day message across India.

Matrimony Day Express

In the advent of Matrimony Day on April 14th, BharatMatrimony launched a novel idea of Matrimony Day Express - the All-India Signature Campaign, Matrimony Day XPRESS flagged off by Ms Akhila Srinivasan, MD, Shriram Investments, in the presence of BharatMatrimony CEO, Murugavel Janakiraman in Chennai on March 21st. The Xpress rolled out from Chennai, across, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, New Delhi with the Grand Finale at Kolkata on April 12th.

100 Online Matrimony Meets in 1 Day

BharatMatrimony conducted 100 matrimony meets for different communities in 1 day and at one time on March 27. It is for the first time that a record 100 meets was held in a single day. During the Online Matrimony Meet, members communicated for 3 hours through uninterrupted chat conversations with as many prospects as they wanted. Members could chat, exchange views and share horoscopes with other members in their community. The response was really good in terms of participation.

Exclusive International TV Ads for Gujaratis and Punjabis Worldwide

BharatMatrimony has launched television TV commercials for Gujarati Matrimony and Punjabi Matrimony to reach out to the international audience.

Matrimony Gifts

BharatMatrimony has launched an exclusive gifting portal 'MatrimonyGifts.com', to offer unique gifting ideas for weddings so that one can shop for a perfect gift online to make the newly wed couple feel special. MatrimonyGifts.com has many categories like Cakes and Flowers, Home Decor, Artefacts, Apparels, Exclusive Jewellery Collections and Personalised Gifts.

Matrimony Directory

BharatMatrimony launched Matrimony Directory, the one stop portal to get everything needed to plan a perfect wedding. Astrology Religious Services,Beauty Grooming, Travels Tours, Hotels Accomadation, Decorators, Jewelers and Wedding Cards are few to name.

ICC Cricket World Cup Doosra Caption Contest

BharatMatrimony was the Presenting Sponsor of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Doosra Caption Contest and conducted the Doosra Contest and other Contests. Some of our members bagged prizes like Apple iPad, ICC Branded Cap & Two T-shirts and paid memberships on BharatMatrimony .

Alerts on G Talk

Now BharatMatrimony members can get alerts on receiving Express Interests or Personalised Messages from other members whenever they are online on G-Talk. They can add to your friend's list on G-talk and start receiving alerts.

BharatMatrimony Joins Hands With LinkedIn

When it comes to marriage, professional identity is as important as personal identity. Now members can display your career details along with their personal details in their matrimony profile. This will enhance the credibility and improve the response to member's profile.

Recently Updated Profiles

Members can get alerts of recently updated profiles of shortlisted members, preferred matching profiles and members who match their partner preference through email and Home Page notifications.

Independence Day TV Commercial

On the eve to celebrate Independence Day and remind the nation about the importance of happy matrimony , BharatMatrimony launched the new TVC to spread the message of building future Bharat through happy matrimony'.

My Home Page

The new and impressive 'My Home' Page has important features like 'Search', 'Messages & Interests' ,'Edit Profile' and 'Social Updates' easily accessible on top panel . 'My Matches' and 'My Messages' segments have been perfectly aligned below the 'Profile Completeness' section. 'Shortlisted Profiles' and 'Recently Updated Profiles' segment can be viewed clearly in My Home page.

130+ Matrimony Outlets across India

BharatMatrimony has over 130 exclusive Matrimony Outlets to help you with all your matrimony needs. Walk-in to the nearest outlet to avail the services below:

BharatMatrimony now on iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry and Nokia

BharatMatrimony Mobile Apps can now help you find a life partner right from your mobile phone- anytime, anywhere. Now members can explore partner search by downloading BharatMatrimony Mobile Apps that comes absolutely Free with iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry and with select Nokia Phones as inbuilt Apps.

BharatMatrimony Apps available on Panasonic Viera TV

BharatMatrimony in a unique first of its kind initiative with Panasonic, offers matrimony services on Panasonic Viera TV. The Matrimony App comes FREE with Panasonic Viera TV. You can watch your favorite programs and alongside search for a life partner.

Regional BM TVC

BharatMatrimony has launched the all new regional TVC in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Consim Launches Marriage Portal For Defence Personnel

Consim Info Pvt. Ltd. has launched an exclusive matrimony portal www.defencematrimony.com which caters to the matrimonial needs of the Defence community across the globe. It will provide online matrimony service to all the three wings of the armed forces - the Army, Air Force and Navy personnel. Defence personnel seeking life partners will now be able to access a matrimony website designed exclusively for them as this portal helps them connect with a partner from their community irrespective of whether they are from the same city or across continents. The website not only contains profiles of defence officers and their children but also of lower rank personnel. The service is free for war widows and physically challenged servicemen.

Grand Success of Mega Online Matrimony Meet 100 Meets in 30 days

BharatMatrimony has successfully conducted 100 Online Matrimony Meets for different communities in 30 days. The purpose of the Mega Online Matrimony Meet was to create a platform for members from the same community to meet, interact and discover their perfect match. During the 3 hours of allotted time, members could exchange chat messages and e-mail messages with prospects and their family members. They could exchange information, upload photos and horoscope, send e-mails and have all their queries answered.

This novel event was introduced to help lakhs of singles looking for a life partner, speed-up their chances of marriage.

Thirumana Vaibhava Vizha

TamilMatrimony, a part of BharatMatrimony has successfully organized 'Thirumana Vaibhava Vizha' - an exclusive matrimony alliance search for all members & non-members in Coimbatore, Salem and Chennai. The Vizha helped people register with easy steps and they were provided with matching profiles on the spot. Participants got a free Astro consultation and exclusive TamilMatrimony services like free Photo upload & horoscope generation on the spot. Free gifts and special discounts were also provided for all the packs for on spot payment. Similarly, KeralaMatrimony organized the Magalya Mela in Cochin.

BharatMatrimony launches Voice Messages

For the first time in the history of online matrimony, "Voice Messages" an all new feature has been introduced by BharatMatrimony, to help members express themselves better.

Members can now connect through Voice and exchange messages without revealing their phone number. Infact members can send messages without ringing the other person's phone and interrupting their personal space. Voice Messaging adds that personal touch and is perfect for members who like to express their feelings vocally.

Members can record a voice message and send it to potential matches. They can listen to the message at their convenience and send a voice reply or decline the voice message if they are not interested.

Chennai Marathon

TamilMatrimony was the associate sponsor of Chennai Marathon to contribute towards supporting the cause of Give Life, a publicly owned charity organization providing holistic education and development for under privileged children. TamilMatrimony had put up an Extravagant Wedding Mandap Setup at the start of the event at the Marina.

TV commercials on air

BharatMatrimony has launched television commercials for TamilMatrimony, KeralaMatrimony, Privilege Matrimony and Elite Matrimony which is aired on all major television channels.

Retails Outlets across India

BharatMatrimony has launched a total of 37 retail outlets across India in the year 2010. These retail outlets offer one-stop solution to help people find a life partner from any caste or community in India . At the offices, customers will be guided by professionally trained customer care team who will assist in their partner search. The services offered are walk-in at your convenience, get assisted by professionals, walk-out with contact details of matching alliances.

Exclusive NRI Matrimony Portals

BharatMatrimony has launched exclusive matrimony portals for Malaysian Tamils and Singaporean Tamils respectively. TamilMatrimony.com.sg is an exclusive matrimony portal for Singaporean Tamils from all walks of life. TamilMatrimony.com.my is an exclusive site for the Malaysian Tamils to help them find a perfect match.

JCI honours the CEO

The CEO of BharatMatrimony was honoured with the title of 'Outstanding Young Person for the Year 2010' by JCI (Junior Chamber International India). He was one among the prestigious winners for his achievements made as a prudent and ambitious entrepreneur. He has been the catalyst to bring the concept of online media to help search desired brides and grooms.

BharatMatrimony completes 13 years in bringing people together.

This year 2010, BharatMatrimony completes 13 years in the field of online matrimony. What started as a matrimony site with a few members has now grown to be the Most Trusted Matrimony Brand with over 2 Crore members. BharatMatrimony has also gained phenomenal recognition in the online industry as being one of the most innovative companies in the world and has topped the charts both in the India Online Matrimony category & NRI Online Matrimony category. A consistent success rate in getting people together in marriage has kept BharatMatrimony ahead of all competition. BharatMatrimony has an unbeatable record number of success stories to its credit till date.

Matrimony Day - April 14

Matrimony Day has been first created by BharatMatrimony, a part of Consim Info Pvt. Ltd. to honour the institution of marriage and cherish that ultimate bond in human relationships. The day has been created to encourage people to get married and experience the joys of matrimony. BharatMatrimony believes that this day would soon gain momentum and recognition and will be celebrated universally just like Valentine's Day, Father's Day and Mother's Day.
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AbilityMatrimony.com

AbilityMatrimony.com is a free matrimony service exclusively created for people with special needs and those wanting to marry them. AbilityMatrimony.com aspires to connect its differently-abled members on a common platform. BharatMatrimony, a part of Consim Info Pvt. Ltd. is a socially responsible organization committed to making marriages happen for all sections of society. BharatMatrimony believes that by having an exclusive free service for people with special needs, more people will join and avail the services.
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PrivilegeMatrimony.com - Personalised Matchmaking Service

PrivilegeMatrimony.com is an assisted matchmaking service from BharatMatrimony. While this service was earlier offered as an add-on package, a growing customer base and their increasing needs prompted us to extend it to an exclusive service that reaches out to a wider audience. The service is targeted at busy professionals who do not have the time to do their own partner search and also to those who prefer to hire an expert in the field to find them suitable matches.
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MatrimonyMatters.com - More than just matchmaking

MatrimonyMatters.com is about marriage, relationships, health & fitness, fashion, travel destinations, etc. You can view videos of celebrity weddings, fashion shows, interviews with popular personalities, etc. You can feel the pulse of the present generation and hear their views on changing trends in relationships and marriage. MatrimonyMatters has a special expert corner to offer you tips on various marriage related topics plus a counseling section for pre-marital and marital issues where you can post your queries and get advice. On MatrimonyMatters you can also find everything you need to plan a perfect wedding. It's an excellent resource guide to help you figure out where to buy what. Visit www.matrimonymatters.com for more info.

BharatGreenHands - Social Initiative of BharatMatrimony

BharatGreenHands is a social initiative from BharatMatrimony. It is a small but concrete step in the direction of restoring environmental damage in association with Project Green Hands an ecological initiative of Isha Foundation. Our objective is to plant more trees to strike the right balance between urbanization and the ecological systems.

TamilMatrimony Partners with TTDC

TamilMatrimony.com, part of India's most trusted and leading matrimony portal partnered with TTDC to provide its members and non-members with a discount on its 3 day tour package to the most renowned temples in different cities, to help prospects overcome any barrier that has caused a delay in their marriage.

Mega Swayamvaram

Mega Swayamvaram is the world's largest matrimony meet organized by BharatMatrimony. The mega matrimony meet serves as a perfect platform for the families of brides and bridegrooms to interact personally and choose the right partner. The day long event is arranged for non-members and members and will be divided into community-based sub-meets. Also, an exclusive session is conducted for members for whom caste is not a bar. During this all-family affair, members can exchange contact information, photographs and horoscopes for further action. This successful event has attracted over 5000 participants including 1600 prospective singles from all major communities.

Differently Abled Meet or Swayamvar for the Physically Challenged

BharatMatrimony reaches out to an audience that not only includes its members and non-members but also an audience with special needs. The largest meet for differently abled members in Mumbai and Delhi drew a crowd of over a thousand people with special needs. The participants were given an opportunity to interact with prospective members and their families. People exchanged contact information, photographs and horoscope for further action. Swayamvars of this kind have received an overwhelming response from participants and have brought in a comfort level among differently abled people.

Parvathy Homam

BharatMatrimony organized Parvathy Homam to help prospects allay any ominous factors that may be the cause for delay in a marriage. Parvathy Homam is one of India's most ancient rituals. According to Indian mythology, the divine mother took the incarnation of Goddess Parvathy in order to get married to Lord Shiva. None other than Lord Shiva himself gave the Parvathy mantra to Goddess Parvathy. This enabled her to reunite with her divine consort. By performing the Swayamvara Parvathy Homam, various obstacles that delay any marriage are removed. The eligible bride or groom is blessed with a suitable spouse.

Customer Service Programme

BharatMatrimony has gone the extra mile for its audience by assisting and guiding them in searching and short-listing profiles through its customer service programme. This face-to-face interaction with BharatMatrimony representatives will help prospects and their families know about the portal's services, free marriage counseling and other services related to the process of match making. Moreover, participants also have an opportunity to get a picture of themselves captured by a professional photographer free of cost and have the same uploaded on the website. They can also upload their horoscope onto the site and also get free horoscope generation on the spot.

BharatMatrimony recognized by JuxtConsult as the most used matrimony portal in 2009, 2008 and 2007

BharatMatrimony has once again been recognized as THE MOST USED MATRIMONY PORTAL in 2009. Internet research firm, JuxtConsult, has released the findings of its annual study, India Online 2009, which tracks the usage and preferences of Internet users in India. BharatMatrimony has received this recognition for the third year in succession.

BharatMatrimony celebrates Matrimony Day on 14 April

As a result of progressive times and lifestyle changes, Matrimony has become an affected institution. What was once considered a sacred bond between man and woman is now seen as a threat to individual rights and freedom. Afraid to commit, people prefer to take the easy way out and stay single. Matrimony Day has been pioneered by BharatMatrimony to encourage people to get married and experience the joys of matrimony.

BharatMatrimony.com partners with IDEA

BharatMatrimony.com, partners with IDEA Cellular, one of the leading mobile operators with over 40 million subscribers, to launch customized matrimony services for mobile users. IDEA subscribers can now access BharatMatrimony's services on their GPRS enabled handsets, across the country.

BharatMatrimony launches BharatMatrimony.tv - the world's first matrimony channel on the Internet

BharatMatrimony.tv features exclusive and exciting videos covering news, events and developments in the world of marriages. Video clips featuring weddings of topnotch celebrities, fashion, style and bridal wear, video polls on marriage related subjects, all together creating an engaging, informative and compelling experience for audiences across the globe.

One of the top 50 companies in India

BharatMatrimony gets recognized as a winner in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2008 Program conducted by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Asia Pacific. This award reiterates the fact that BharatMatrimony is a clear leader and pathbreaker in the field of online matrimony and has set standards for others to follow.

Pride of Tamil Nadu 2007/08

Murugavel Janakiraman, CEO of Consim Info Pvt. Ltd., has been listed in the "Pride of Tamil Nadu 2008", an almanac by the Indian Express Group celebrating the rich contributions of visionaries, thought leaders, political leaders, business leaders, entrepreneurs, bureaucrats and social entrepreneurs toward the state's economy progress.

Set to bring the magic and excitement back into marriage - BharatMatrimony Times

BharatMatrimony Times is a glossy, high-on-design-and-content magazine specifically catering to the North American Market (US and Canada). A bi-monthly available absolutely free-of-cost, it intends to be the last word on everything related to relationships - whether it be weddings, how to make marriage work, relationship advice etc. BharatMatrimony Times hopes to provide a useful and engaging experience to Indian Americans looking for partners in the US as well as in India. The magazine is also available on www.bharatmatrimonytimes.com.

Mr. Murugavel Janakiraman wins Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Award

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) felicitated CEO
Mr. Murugavel Janakiraman among achievers who were born and brought up in Chennai on the occasion of the 369th birthday of the Chennai City on August 22. Yet another feather in the CEO's cap! The winning CEO said, "Internet and websites" have become an indivisible part of our lifestyle. It is encouraging that initiatives are being taken to motivate and recognize the efforts of Indian websites.

BharatMatrimony launches FastTrack - Priority Search Assistance

In our constant endeavour to help members find a suitable match, Fast Track, a unique service that combines technology and human interaction, is one more step in that direction. Fast Track provides members with that EXTRA HELP through a dedicated customer care executive personally assigned to them who will be available on E-mail and Phone.

BharatMatrimony among top 15 websites and the only matrimony site - the Comscore annual study

BharatMatrimony is among top 15 websites and the only matrimony site as featured in the Comscore annual study on Indian Internet sites. Its reach has grown by 46% from 2.3 million to 3.4 million unique users per month. ComScore, Inc is a leader in measuring the digital world and has released its first study of Internet usage in India. This commendation will surely trigger off more achievements in the year just begun!

BharatMatrimony launches BharatMatrimony Privilege - Personalised Matchmaking Services

BharatMatrimony introduces a new service called BharatMatrimony Privilege. This is an exclusive personalised matchmaking service at an affordable cost. Members who subscribe to this service will have a Personal Matchmaker assigned to them. The Personal Matchmaker will search and identify prospects for the member and if the member permits can also contact profiles on member's behalf. The Personal Matchmaker will be available to the member on phone and e-mail and will be regularly in touch with the member.

BharatMatrimony partners with Airtel

BharatMatrimony ties up with Airtel to offer matrimony services on mobile. Finding a life partner while on the move could be just as exciting. Users can register, search and contact profiles from their Airtel mobile. This service is available only on GPRS compatible phones. Through this service, BharatMatrimony plans to reach a fairly large segment of audience across India.

BharatMatrimony in partnership with Tata Sky

In a unique alliance with Tata Sky, BharatMatrimony enters into a new horizon of matrimonial search by being the first and only matrimony portal to use innovative technology in the DTH platform and apply it to life partner search. BharatMatrimony members can now feature their profile on Tata Sky's Actve Matrimony service which is currently telecasted in over 2 million homes.

The Best Technology Portal - 2008 - PC World

Just like last year we have been awarded "The Best Technology Portal" by PC World. This award has made it evident that BharatMatrimony.com is The Only Futuristic Next Generation Matrimony Portal. Innovative Technology is the future of Online Matrimony and BharatMatrimony has taken a clear lead.

Undisputed Leader In Online Matrimony

Once again BharatMatrimony has been chosen as the Leader in Online Matrimony. The India Online-2008 report by JuxtConsult confirms that we are THE MOST PREFERRED and MOST VISITED matrimony portal by Indians world over. Our efforts to deliver the best service have added credibility to our organization and even more success stories.

BharatMatrimony launches Matrimony 2.0, The Next Generation Matrimony Portal.

The new portal focuses on user experience and behaviour keeping in mind that both parents and the younger generation use the portal. The portal is clutter free, simple and easy to use and engages the best of web 2.0 features. This is the world's first ever matrimony portal with a fairly advanced and futuristic outlook.

Health Profile (Pre-marital health check-up)

another pioneering initiative was launched by BharatMatrimony in association with Metropolis, a leading diagnostic laboratory and research centre. Metropolis offers Soul to Soul pre-marital health check-up package which is a series of tests meant to be taken before marriage. BharatMatrimony members get special discounts if they opt to take the tests. The reports of the tests will then be added to the members' profile as Health Profile.

Consim Info raises USD 11.75 Million led by Mayfield Fund and existing investors, Yahoo! and Canaan Partners in its second round of funding.

On a Star Trek - The Confederation of Indian Industry pays a tribute to our CEO Mr. Murugavel Janakiraman by featuring him in their recently released book "Star Trek", which features top 101 star performers (age no bar) who have led innovative activities in Tamil Nadu in a wide variety of fields. It highlights innovations in engineering and technology, new ventures into retail and education, even social entrepreneurs championing the rights of the underprivileged. Some are stories of struggles against odds, others are strategic masterpieces. One common theme unites them all - they innovate and inspire.

BharatMatrimony conducts the Mega Swayamvaram 2007 - The World's Largest Matrimony Meet in Chennai and Hyderabad.

Launch of IndiaPages.com - The Online Yellow Pages.

BharatMatrimony enters NASSCOM's Top 100 IT Innovators.

PC World's "Best Indian Websites of 2007" ranks the BharatMatrimony Group in 3 verticals: BharatMatrimony.com for the "Best Indian Matrimonial Website 2007", IndiaProperty.com for the "Best Indian Property Website 2007".

The Governing Council of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) appoints Murugavel Janakiraman as Chairman of the Association for 2007 - 2008.

BharatMatrimony.com officially launches Voice Matrimony in association with Airtel. This service allows you to create a Voice Profile to attract prospective partners.

BharatMatrimony launches Loanwala.com - a portal that helps loan-seekers in India to apply and acquire personal, property and automobile loans.

Honeymoon Special, a new addition to the portal explores various Indian and international honeymoon destinations. It allows users to share their honeymoon story and post photos online. Plus it offers a whole lot of travel wisdom, tips and quips.

BharatMatrimony launches MatrimonyDiary.com, a portal that helps users record their wedding experience on their very own wedding site. From adding photos to sending invitations and sharing their wedding story, the site preserves the exciting journey of a couple towards marriage and thereafter.

BharatMatrimony introduces Between US - Relationship Helpline Blog, a new FREE Marriage Counseling service that will help engaged as well as married couples to address the various challenges that comes with marriage.

BharatMatrimony conducts the first ever Online Matrimony Meet© for the Agarwal Virtual Swayamvar for singles to meet prospects from their own community and interact with them. A great success, BharatMatrimony will be conducting similar online matrimony meets for other communities as well.

BharatMatrimony is THE ONLY MATRIMONY PORTAL THAT HAS GROWN in 06-07 while other matrimony portals have declined according to a recent study by JuxtConsult. The study also states that most Indians prefer using BharatMatrimony.com to other matrimony portals. These findings confirm our dominant position and extended reach in the online matrimony space.

BharatMatrimony ties up with Nokia to bring yet another service to enhance a member's partner search. Nokia handset users in the country can now register, search and contact members across the 15 regional portals of BharatMatrimony right from their mobile phone.

BharatMatrimony publishes a plug-in on Yahoo Messenger that can be downloaded and used to search for a life partner. Members can now quick search their soul mates right from Yahoo Messenger and also log into BharatMatrimony directly from the plug-in. With Voice Matrimony, BharatMatrimony brought in the trendiest way to find a life partner.