Remarriage after the death of a spouse still has some stigma associated with it in many Indian families, although there has been a gradual change over the years. Widows and widowers seeking a new partner find it much easier and less embarrassing with the help of divorce matrimony and remarriage sites, where everyone can disclose their marital status at the beginning. Here are seven such sites for searching for a potential partner for a widow.
1. Royal Matrimonial
Royal Matrimonial has been active since 2006 and has built a solid reputation within the Punjabi and Sikh communities for handling remarriage cases with care. Families going through this search are matched with coordinators who understand that the pace and expectations here differ from a first marriage. Registration is free, and the platform offers three packages, Basic, Vicholia and Elite Vicholia, depending on how much support a family wants during the process.
2. The Second Shaadi
Second Shaadi was introduced in 2007, and the whole site revolves around second marriages. The site caters exclusively to those people who are either widows, widowers or divorcees. The members can change their profiles, post pictures, show their interest and answer any messages from the premium members. There are four types of packages: Gold, Bronze, Diamond and Royal.
3. Bharat Matrimony
Bharat Matrimony, running since 1997, is one of the larger names in the industry and includes a fair number of widow and widower profiles simply due to its scale. Registration is free, and browsing is possible before deciding on a paid tier. Four packages are offered: Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Assisted Matrimony, the last of which can be particularly useful for families that prefer some hand-holding through a sensitive search like this one.
4. Shaadi.com
Being the oldest matrimonial platform in the country, having started in 1996, Shaadi.com carries a wide database that naturally includes widow and widower profiles. Basic features like expressing interest and chatting come free, while premium plans, split into Gold, Diamond and Platinum, unlock number exchange and organised meetups for those further along in their search.
5. Jeevansathi
Jeevansathi entered the space in 1998 and allows free members to shortlist profiles and reach out to up to 400 contacts. Paid plans, Pro Lite and Pro, remove this cap entirely and add unlimited calling. For widows and widowers who prefer a slower, more considered approach before opening up to a match, the free tier alone often provides enough room to start.
6. Vivaah.com
Vivaah.com was established in 2002 and offers a completely free service where finding a partner should be cost-free. Unlimited access is provided to contacts, as well as photo albums and full visibility of contact details of the profile you are interested in.
7. LifePartner.in
LifePartner.in keeps things simple by helping people to look for serious partners rather than just browsing for fun. The registration process involves filling out a good deal of information, which serves as the main filter for inappropriate expectations from the very beginning.
Final Word
All websites mentioned above offer some additional features, and their choice depends largely on what kind of support the whole family will require during the process of searching for a partner. When considering the possibility of widow remarriage, it would be best to use widow marriage matrimony websites that have specific remarriage services and coordinators from the community, like Royal Matrimonial.
