Jyotish
Kundli Milan: 36 guna matching for marriage
Enter the birth details of the boy and the girl. The Moon nakshatra and rashi of each are calculated and all eight koots of the Ashtakoot system are scored out of 36.
The eight koots
- Varna (1): work nature and ego
- Vashya (2): mutual attraction and influence
- Tara (3): fortune and well-being
- Yoni (4): physical and natural compatibility
- Graha Maitri (5): friendship of the Moon-sign lords, mental harmony
- Gana (6): temperament
- Bhakoot (7): family welfare, finances and love
- Nadi (8): health and progeny
Guna milan is one part of matching. Character, values, health, education and the agreement of both families matter at least as much, as the marriage of Shri Ram and Sita shows: it rested on virtue.
Common questions
How many gunas should match for marriage?
Traditionally at least 18 of 36 gunas are considered acceptable, 25 or more good, and 32 or more excellent. Nadi and Bhakoot dosha and the full charts should also be seen by a learned astrologer.
What is Nadi dosha?
When the boy and girl have the same nadi (Adi, Madhya or Antya) of their birth nakshatras, the Nadi koot scores 0 of 8. It is considered the most important dosha in guna milan, though exceptions exist.
Jyotish is a traditional guide for reflection, not a certainty. For health, money, legal or marriage decisions, take advice from qualified people and a learned astrologer who can study your full chart. Calculations: Lahiri ayanamsa; Moon and planets from standard astronomical formulas.