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What is the Poruwa.lk website?

Poruwa.lk is the most trusted matrimony website made by Sri Lankans for Sri Lankans living in Sri Lanka and overseas. Our focus on prioritizing privacy while delivering a smooth matching experience for our customers makes us unique from other websites. Your identity-revealing information will only be shared on Ads that you accept.

Are you a government-registered institution?

Yes. We are a registered software company operating in both Sri Lanka and Australia. See www.poruwa.lk/terms for registration numbers and other details.

Who can post an Ad on Poruwa.lk?

Sri Lankans between the ages of 18 and 60 who wish to get married, can create an Ad on Poruwa.lk

How to create an Ad on Poruwa.lk website?

You can create an Ad by going to 'Create/Login' on the top right corner of the website. After confirming your phone number, you can fill in the details mentioned on the website and create your Ad

How much does it cost to post an Ad?

If the advertisement is for a resident of Sri Lanka, the prices of the plans are as follows,

  • Rs. 1350/- (1 Month)
  • Rs. 2250/- (2 Months)
  • Rs. 3000/- (3 Months)
and if the advertisement is for a Sri Lankan residing abroad, the payments will be charged as shown on this page, www.poruwa.lk/pricing

How long is my Ad valid for?

The advertisement will be valid from the date of publication on the website for the relevant period according to the package you choose.

In what languages ​​can this website be used?

You can access the website in both English and Sinhala languages. You can select the preferred language by clicking on the ‘Menu’ button in the top right corner.

Can I create an Ad without a phone number?

A phone number is required to create an Ad. We always verify phone numbers with an OTP code and add them to the Ad, and no one can create an Ad using your phone number without your knowledge.

Can I create an Ad without an email address?

Yes. Entering an email address is not mandatory. But we recommend that you enter your email address to receive notifications that we send to your Ad and to receive the monthly magazine and know about special offers.

Can parents post an Ad on behalf of their child?

Yes, an Ad can be posted on behalf of a person by a family member. Contact details of the person that should be contacted regarding the Ad can be included when creating the Ad

Can I find a Sri Lankan partner living abroad through Poruwa.lk?

Yes. If you are a Sri Lankan, regardless of the country where you live, you can contact anyone who has posted an ad on our website

Is my information secure on this site?

Yes. We always prioritize your privacy and store your data in accordance with international standards. Your identity-revealing information (last name, pictures, horoscope, date of birth, phone number) will only be shared with the profiles that you accept.

Is it mandatory to enter my full name?

No, your full name is not required. We recommend that you enter your first and last name correctly to keep the authenticity of the Ads and ensure that the other party has more trust in your Ad. Your last name will only be shown to people you accept. You can always change the displaying format of your name as per your preference.

Ex – You can display only your first name in the Ad.

Can photos that are uploaded when creating an Ad be seen by the public?

No. You can only view photos when you match with another profile via ‘SHOW INTEREST’. Both parties must have included pictures in their ads for the pictures to be visible. If at least one party has not uploaded photos, both ads’ pictures will not be shown to each other.

Is it mandatory to enter the date of birth when creating an Ad?

Yes. It is mandatory to enter the date of birth, but only your age will be shown in the public Ad. Birthdays are shown only to the profiles that you match.

How can I add a profession not listed in the section when creating an Ad?

When the profession list does not include the profession that you are currently employed in, you can enter your specific job by selecting the 'Other' option at the bottom of that list.

What is meant by a ‘Differently abled’ person?

If a person is suffering from any disability from birth or later, an acknowledgement can be made by pressing ‘Yes’ in that section to let the other parties know about his/her disability.

Is it mandatory to add parent information?

It is mandatory to include Ethnicity, Religion, and country of residence under the details of the parents. Other details are optional.

Can a person who does not have or does not believe in horoscopes avoid entering horoscope details?

Yes. You may proceed by selecting 'Horoscope details not required'.

What is meant by 'Accept written interests via post'?

When you enable this, a person who is not registered with us will be able to see your Ad in the monthly magazine or the website and respond to your Ad via post. This provides your Ad with more visibility. Your address will not be shown publicly. All the emails will be sent to Poruwa.lk, and we’ll forward the emails received for your Ad to your address. There is no extra charge for this service.

Can I add more details in addition to the details filled out when creating the Ad?

You may add more information about yourself in the 'Additional Details' section of the page when creating the Ad.

Why does an error code appear when entering the Ad information and proceeding?

Double-check if all the required information fields have been filled in. If the error code or message still appears after entering all the details, you may call our customer service number (+94 112 824 814) and provide the error code for assistance.

How do I pay for an Ad?

If you are making the payment online, you can choose one of the following methods,

  • Credit or Debit cards
  • eZ Cash
  • FriMi
  • PayPal
  • Sampath Vishwa
  • Dialog Genie
Also, payments can be credited to any of the bank accounts that we have in several countries such as Sri Lanka, Australia, The Un, United Kingdom, and after such payment, a photo or copy of the receipt should be sent to pay@poruwa.lk

Is my payment method secure on this site?

Yes, we use the safest and most reliable payment methods in Sri Lanka and internationally such as Pay Here, Stripe, and PayPal to ensure that your payments are always secure.

How long does it take for my Ad to get published on the site?

Your advertisement will be published on the website within 12 hours from the time you make the payment by card or when you make the payment to a bank account and send us the receipt.

What is meant by ‘Attract more responses’?

You can improve the attractiveness of your Ad by submitting details enabling features such as identity verification, Top Ad, photos, offline responses, interest preferences, and details about siblings.