The tool is at the top of this page. What
follows explains how to read the report and,
more importantly, when a low score or a dosha is
actually something to worry about versus when it
is not. This page is written the way a good
family astrologer would explain it: clearly,
calmly, and without making things scarier than
they need to be.
What is Kundli Matching?
Kundli Matching is a Vedic compatibility check
between two Janam Kundlis, one for each partner.
Two systems are used across India depending on
region.
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Ashtakoota: common across North and Central
India. Scores compatibility across 8
categories out of 36 points. Also called
Kundli Milan, Gun Milan, Patrika Matching,
and related names.
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Dashakoota/Porutham: common across South
India, especially in Tamil, Telugu, and
Kannada communities. Uses 10 categories with
different weightage.
AstroTime defaults to Ashtakoota because it is
more widely used and also supports Porutham as
an alternate option.
How the Matching Works
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Enter the boy's details: name, date of
birth, time of birth, and place of birth.
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Enter the girl's details with the same
fields.
- Click Match Your Kundli.
The report includes overall Guna score out of
36, complete Koota breakdown, Manglik status
with cancellations, Nadi and Bhakoot dosha
analysis, 7th house and Navamsa observations,
and a plain-language verdict.
You can run unlimited matches for free. If
either partner's birth details are
incomplete, generate a
free Kundli
first.
The 8 Kootas: What Each Measures
|
#
|
Koota
|
Max Gunas
|
What It Measures
|
| 1 |
Varna |
1 |
Spiritual and temperamental
compatibility
|
| 2 |
Vashya
|
2 |
Mutual influence and control
in relationship
|
| 3 |
Tara |
3 |
Health and well-being of
both partners
|
| 4 |
Yoni |
4 |
Sexual and physical
compatibility
|
| 5 |
Graha Maitri
|
5 |
Mental compatibility and
friendship of Moon-sign
lords
|
| 6 |
Gana |
6 |
Temperament: Deva, Manushya,
Rakshasa
|
| 7 |
Bhakoot
|
7 |
Family welfare, finances,
emotional stability
|
| 8 |
Nadi |
8 |
Genetic and health
compatibility, especially
for children
|
|
Total
|
36 |
|
What Does My Guna Score Mean?
|
Score
|
Interpretation
|
| 0-17 |
Traditionally not
recommended
|
| 18-24 |
Average; evaluate dosha
details carefully
|
| 25-32 |
Good compatibility
|
| 33-36 |
Excellent compatibility
|
A Few Things Most Tools Do Not Tell You
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A perfect 36 is rare and not necessary;
many stable marriages sit in the 20-28
range.
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A score below 18 is a flag, not a final
verdict. 7th house, Navamsa, and dosha
cancellations can alter the outcome.
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High Guna score with unresolved Nadi
Dosha can be weaker than moderate score
without major doshas.
If your score is below 24 or a dosha is
flagged, consult a marriage astrologer
before concluding.
Mangal Dosha (Manglik): When It Actually
Matters
Manglik is typically flagged when Mars is in
the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house.
In practice, context and cancellations are
critical.
- Both partners Manglik: cancellation
-
Mars in own signs (Aries/Scorpio):
reduced impact
-
Mars exalted in Capricorn: reduced
impact
-
Jupiter aspect on Mars: often
neutralizing
-
Mars in 12th in friendly signs: reduced
severity
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In many traditions, effect weakens after
age 28
-
Strong 7th lord can offset dosha impact
Clean cancellation is usually treated as
resolved by serious Vedic practitioners.
Nadi Dosha: Highest-Weighted Dosha and Its
Cancellations
Nadi Dosha appears when both partners share
the same Nadi (Aadi, Madhya, or Antya).
Since Nadi carries 8/36 points, it heavily
affects the total score.
Cancellations may apply when:
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Same Moon sign but different Nakshatras
- Same Nakshatra but different padas
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Specific gotra and yoga-based
cancellation conditions
Nadi Dosha should trigger detailed
astrologer review before decision-making.
Bhakoot Dosha: Long-Term Harmony Check
Bhakoot Dosha can appear for certain Moon
sign relationships:
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6/8 (Shadashtak): health/longevity
concerns
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9/5 (Navam-Pancham): children-related
concerns
-
12/2 (Dwidwadash): finance-related
strain
Cancellations may apply when Moon sign lords
are compatible, Graha Maitri is favorable,
or neutralizing yogas exist.
Beyond the Guna Score: What Astrologers
Actually Check
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7th house in both charts and its aspects
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Strength of 7th house lord in both
charts
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Navamsa (D9) compatibility indicators
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Mahadasha timelines near marriage window
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Venus in woman's chart and Jupiter
in man's chart
The tool gives calculations. An astrologer
gives context.
Name-Based vs Birth-Detail Matching
Name-only matching is a rough indicator.
Full date, time, and place-based matching is
far more reliable because every Koota
depends on actual planetary and house
placements.
Once Match Is Confirmed: Timing the Wedding
Wedding timing is the next step. A general
Panchang gives broad auspicious windows,
while a personalized muhurat aligns timing
to both Kundlis.
What to Do Next
- Run your match using the tool above
-
Missing details? Generate
free Kundli
first
-
Low score or dosha flag? Consult a
marriage astrologer before conclusions
-
Match confirmed? Check
Panchang
for muhurat windows
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