About VerifyRishta

VerifyRishta helps Indian families check that a rishta is what it claims to be, without hiring a detective or insulting the other family. We explain what can be verified, how to ask for it with consent, and what to do when something does not add up.

Who publishes this site

VerifyRishta is an independent venture run by the Verify Rishta Team. It is free to read, with no sign-up and no paid placements. Read our disclosure to see how we handle recommendations.

How we write

Every article shows who wrote it, when it was last updated, and links to its sources. When an article has been reviewed, we show the review date. Laws and official processes are checked against primary sources. Our editorial policy explains the rules we follow.