Dating in India, in your own language
How people meet in India has changed faster than almost anywhere else. Introductions that once came only through family and friends now often start online — and many people want both at once: the freedom to choose, and a partner their family will be glad to meet. Wrati is built for that middle ground, whether you are looking for dating, a long-term relationship or marriage.
Free to join for men and women
What dating in India is like
India is not one dating culture but dozens. A first meeting in Bengaluru, a family-aware introduction in Lucknow and a long conversation over chai in Kolkata follow different rules, and the city pages below describe each one honestly rather than pretending they are the same.
Language matters more here than in most countries. Two people can share a city and still think in different languages, so Wrati lets you chat with built-in translation — love in your language, literally.
Many people date across cities: someone who grew up in Patna works in Pune, someone from Coimbatore lives in Hyderabad. Hometown and language are often the first real things two people find in common, and Wrati lets you explore beyond your own postcode.
Dating, relationships and marriage in India
If you are dating, you can say so. If you are looking for marriage, you can say that instead. Intentions are visible on profiles, so nobody has to guess what the other person wants or have the awkward conversation three weeks in.
For people whose families take part in the decision, optional astrology compatibility sits alongside the usual compatibility signals. It is opt-in, and nothing changes if you leave it switched off.
Whatever you are looking for, you say it up front. Your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term and others — is shown to the people you match with, so someone looking for a life partner and someone looking to date can each find people who want the same thing.
Love in your language
Languages commonly spoken in India include Hindi, English, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam and Punjabi. On Wrati you can list the languages you speak, and in-chat translation helps when you and your match do not share a first language.
How Wrati helps you connect
Photo-verified profiles
A verified badge shows who has confirmed the person in the photos is really them.
Intentions up front
Dating, long-term or marriage — visible before the first message.
Private by default
Your mobile number is never shown to other members.
Free safety tools
Blocking, reporting and who-can-see-me controls never need a paid plan.
States and regions in India
- Delhi
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Popular cities
Other countries
Meeting safely
Keep conversations in the app until you trust someone, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend your plans and never send money to someone you have not met. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, block and report them — both are free for everyone. Read more in our safety guide and privacy policy.
Guides and advice
- She Brought Her Heart. He Brought Flowers. What Really Makes a First Meeting WorkFlowers are lovely. Openness, attention and respect are what people remember.
- Stop Hunting for a Provider, Start Looking for a Co-AdventurerA checklist can find you a spreadsheet. A shared interest can find you someone who'll actually come trekking.
- Your Soulmate Is One Tap Away (Okay, Fine, Maybe a Few Hundred Taps)Marketing says one tap. Real life says a few taps, three awkward chats, one great coffee and a lot of patience.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wrati free for both men and women?
Yes. Creating a profile, photo verification, discovering people, matching and starting conversations are free for everyone. Premium is optional and adds extras such as unlimited chats and calling.
Can I use Wrati if I am looking for marriage rather than dating?
Yes. When you set up your profile you choose what you are looking for — Marriage, Long term, Short term and other intentions — and that is shown to the people you match with, so marriage-minded members can find each other without guessing.
Will other members see my phone number?
No. Your mobile number is never shown to other members. You can chat, and with Premium call, inside the app before deciding to share anything else. Blocking and reporting are free for everyone.
Is there a Wrati app for iPhone?
Not yet. Wrati is available as an Android app on Google Play and on the web at wrati.com, which works in any modern mobile browser, including on iPhone.
Get Wrati on Android
Wrati is available on Google Play for Android, and on the web at wrati.com. There is no iPhone app yet — on iPhone, use wrati.com in your browser.