Kundli milan: 36 guna matching explained
Kundli milan (horoscope matching) compares the birth charts of two people before marriage. The traditional Ashtakoot system gives up to 36 gunas across 8 areas. AstroSaar calculates every koota, checks Mangal dosha for both people and explains the result simply.
The 8 kootas and their points
| Koota | Max points | What it checks |
|---|---|---|
| Varna | 1 | Spiritual and working temperament |
| Vashya | 2 | Mutual attraction and influence |
| Tara | 3 | Health and wellbeing through birth stars |
| Yoni | 4 | Physical and intimate compatibility |
| Graha Maitri | 5 | Friendship between the moon sign lords |
| Gana | 6 | Nature: dev, manushya or rakshasa |
| Bhakoot | 7 | Family welfare, finances and growth |
| Nadi | 8 | Health and children |
| Total | 36 |
What your guna score means
- Below 18: traditionally not recommended without a detailed chart review
- 18 to 24: acceptable match
- 25 to 32: very good match
- 33 to 36: excellent match
The score is a starting point, not a final verdict. Nadi and Bhakoot doshas, dosha cancellations and the 7th house of both charts matter as much as the number.
Mangal dosha
Mangal dosha (manglik) is traditionally seen when Mars sits in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house of the kundli. It is commonly considered balanced when both partners are manglik, and there are several recognised cancellations. AstroSaar checks Mangal dosha from the lagna and the moon for both people.
How to match kundlis in AstroSaar
- Enter the birth details of both people
- See all 8 kootas scored out of 36
- Check Mangal dosha and other doshas for both
- Read a plain-language summary your family can understand
New to kundlis? Start with what a janam kundli shows.
Questions people ask
How many gunas should match for marriage?
Traditionally at least 18 of 36 gunas are expected. Scores above 25 are considered very good, but doshas and the full charts should also be checked.
Can kundli milan be done without birth time?
Guna milan depends mainly on the moon's nakshatra, so an approximate time often works. Mangal dosha and house-based checks need an accurate time.
Is Mangal dosha a problem if both are manglik?
When both partners are manglik, the dosha is traditionally considered balanced. Other cancellations can also apply.
Is kundli milan free in AstroSaar?
Yes, basic guna milan with Mangal dosha check is available in the AstroSaar app.
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