Guna matching for marriage

All eight Ashtakoot kootas out of 36, with dosha checks.

Groom

We use the city to find its latitude, longitude and time zone.

Bride

We use the city to find its latitude, longitude and time zone.

How this works

  • Ashtakoot compares the Moon sign and nakshatra of both people across eight kootas, 36 points in total.
  • We show every koota’s score, flag Nadi and Bhakoot dosha, and note the common cancellations.
  • Birth time matters: the Moon can change nakshatra within a few hours.

Common questions

What is Kundli Milan?

Kundli Milan (Ashtakoot guna milan) compares the Moon sign and Moon nakshatra of two people across eight kootas worth 36 gunas in all: Varna 1, Vashya 2, Tara 3, Yoni 4, Graha Maitri 5, Gana 6, Bhakoot 7 and Nadi 8.

How many gunas should match for marriage?

Traditionally at least 18 of 36. As a rough guide, 18–24 is acceptable, 25–31 very good and 32–36 excellent. The score is one input: families usually also look at doshas and each person’s own chart.

What is Nadi dosha?

Every nakshatra belongs to one of three nadis — Adi, Madhya or Antya. When both people share the same nadi, the Nadi koota scores 0 of 8, which is called Nadi dosha. Tradition lists exceptions, such as both having the same Moon sign lord; the result shows when one applies.

Does guna matching check Manglik dosha?

No. Ashtakoot matching does not include Mangal dosha. Check each person’s chart separately with the Manglik checker.

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