Tried Dil Mil and found it was not built for Sikhs serious about marriage? Here is what makes YourLavaan different, and exactly how to make the switch.
If you are a Sikh professional in your late 20s or 30s who has tried Dil Mil and found it completely wrong for what you are actually looking for, you are not alone.
One of our members put it exactly like this in their App Store review: “Got bored of tinder, hinge, dil mil etc.” That says it all. Not because those apps are bad, but because they were never designed for Sikh professionals who are serious about Anand Karaj.
YourLavaan was. As the Sikh marriage platform built exclusively around marriage intention, it solves a problem Dil Mil was never designed to solve. Here is why the difference matters, and how to make the switch.
What is Dil Mil and why did you try it?
Dil Mil is a South Asian dating app. It was founded in the US and has grown to over 4 million users across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and India, covering communities including Gujarati, Punjabi, Sindhi, Bengali, Tamil, Muslim, Sikh, and many more. It has made over 30 million matches and has genuine success stories.
It makes sense that you tried it. Many Sikh singles do. When mainstream apps like Hinge and Bumble feel completely misaligned with Sikh values, Dil Mil looks like the obvious next step. South Asian. Culture-aware. Used by the community.
But there is a meaningful difference between a South Asian dating app that includes Sikh users and a Sikh marriage platform built exclusively around Anand Karaj. That difference is the whole point of a genuine Dil Mil alternative for Sikhs.
Why Dil Mil does not quite work for Sikhs serious about marriage
Dil Mil was built to serve the entire South Asian diaspora. That breadth is its strength, and it is also the reason it does not quite serve Sikhs who want marriage specifically.
A few things that matter when you are serious about Anand Karaj:
Intention at sign-up. Dil Mil describes itself as a place to “explore the South Asian dating scene” as well as find serious relationships. That openness means the people you encounter have very different timelines and intentions. You spend your time figuring out which is which.
No Sikh-only filter. Dil Mil covers Muslims, Hindus, Jains, Christians, and many more alongside Sikhs. There is no way to search exclusively within the Sikh community. For someone looking for a partner who shares their faith and values, this is a significant limitation.
No spiritual journey filter. Not every Sikh is in the same place with their faith, and that matters when you are choosing a life partner. YourLavaan has a five-option taxonomy specifically for this. Dil Mil does not.
Verification. Dil Mil verifies accounts via mobile number. YourLavaan requires a live selfie check from every member, with every profile reviewed before activation. The difference in the quality of profiles you encounter is significant.
None of this is a criticism of Dil Mil. It is doing what it was built to do. The issue is that what it was built to do is not quite what you need.
The key differences between Dil Mil and YourLavaan
Dil MilYourLavaanWho it servesAll South AsiansSikhs onlyMarriage intentOptionalConfirmed at sign-upVerificationMobile numberLive selfie checkProfile approvalPhoto moderationManual review; normally verified within 24 hoursSpiritual journey filterNoYes (5-option Sikh-specific filter)PurposeDating and relationshipsSikh matrimony, leading to Anand KarajFree to joinYesYesHow to cancel your Dil Mil subscription
If you need to know how to cancel your Dil Mil subscription, you are in the right place. This guide covers iPhone, Android, and email. The process is straightforward and takes about two minutes.
On iPhone or iPad
- Open your iPhone Settings (the grey cog icon)
- Tap your name at the top (Apple ID)
- Tap Subscriptions
- Find Dil Mil in the list
- Tap Cancel Subscription
- Confirm cancellation
Your subscription stays active until the end of the billing period. You will not be charged again after that.
On Android
- Open the Google Play Store
- Tap your profile icon (top right)
- Tap Payments and subscriptions
- Tap Subscriptions
- Find Dil Mil and tap it
- Tap Cancel subscription and follow the steps
After cancelling, you can continue using the free version of Dil Mil until you decide where to go next.
What happens when you join YourLavaan
Joining YourLavaan takes a few minutes. Here is what to expect.
1You sign up and complete your profile. Everyone is Sikh. Everyone has confirmed their intention to find a life partner. There is no ambiguity about why people are there.2Your profile is reviewed by a real person before activation via a live selfie verification. Profiles are manually reviewed and are normally verified within 24 hours. Members must be Sikh.3You use filters built for the Sikh community. Including where you are on your spiritual journey. Including what actually matters to you in a partner.1,500+ USERS across selected supported markets are already there. 30 marriages.
YourLavaan is the Sikh marriage app built around the intention that Dil Mil was never designed to enforce: finding the right person for Anand Karaj.
If you want to know more about what makes a Sikh dating app different from a South Asian one, we have written about it in detail. And if you have ever wondered whether using an app is the right thing to do as a Sikh, read our honest answer to are Sikhs allowed to look online for a partner?
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What is Anand Karaj?: the complete guide to the Sikh wedding ceremony
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Ready to find your person?
YourLavaan is the Sikh marriage app built around one intention: finding the right person for Anand Karaj. Members complete identity and selfie verification, and profiles are manually reviewed and are normally verified within 24 hours. Join free at yourlavaan.com. No card needed to sign up.
1,500+ USERS30 MARRIAGESSUPPORTED MARKETSFAQs about switching from Dil Mil to YourLavaan
Is YourLavaan a Dil Mil alternative?
Yes. YourLavaan is a Sikh-only matrimonial platform built specifically for Sikhs serious about finding a life partner. Unlike Dil Mil, which serves the whole South Asian diaspora, YourLavaan is exclusively for Sikhs, with marriage intent confirmed at sign-up, live selfie verification, and filters built around Sikh values including spiritual journey.
How do I cancel my Dil Mil subscription?
On iPhone, go to Settings, tap your Apple ID, then Subscriptions, find Dil Mil and cancel. On Android, open the Google Play Store, go to Payments and subscriptions, find Dil Mil and cancel. You can also email support@dilmil.co. Note that Dil Mil does not refund payments already processed.
Is YourLavaan free?
Yes. YourLavaan is free to join and browse. A paid subscription is required to message matches. There is no card needed to sign up.
What makes YourLavaan different from other Sikh dating apps?
Every approved member completes identity and selfie verification, and profiles are manually reviewed and are normally verified within 24 hours. Everyone confirms marriage intent at sign-up. YourLavaan includes a spiritual journey filter, allowing you to find a partner who shares where you are with your faith.
Can I use YourLavaan if I was previously on Dil Mil?
Yes. Many YourLavaan members have previously used Dil Mil, Hinge, or other apps. YourLavaan is built for exactly this moment: when you are ready to be serious and you need a platform that takes that seriously too.
