Kundli Matching for Marriage
Traditional Ashtakoot Guna Milan, scored out of 36, from both partners' birth details.
How Match Kundli works
Enter each person’s date, time and place of birth. The tool calculates both kundlis (birth charts) from the planetary positions at those exact moments, then compares the two Moon positions using the eight Ashtakoot kootas. You see the total out of 36, the score for each koota, any Nadi or Bhakoot Dosha, and whether either person is Manglik. A longer written reading can be opened, printed or saved as a PDF.
Names are optional and only label the report. The form never asks for caste, community or religion: the Varna koota is an astrological grouping of the Moon sign, not a person’s social background. Every number comes from fixed traditional rules applied to real astronomical positions, which our About page describes in detail.
The site also has a daily horoscope for every sign and a Hindu calendar with the tithi, nakshatra, sunrise and Rahu Kalam for each day.
Why families compare kundlis before marriage
Kundli matching is not a legal requirement, but in many Hindu families it is part of how a proposal is discussed, alongside conversations between the couple and their families. The Ashtakoot system was meant to point to areas worth talking about, such as temperament, mutual attraction, health and family life, rather than to hand down a pass or fail verdict.
A modest score does not rule a couple out, and a high one does not promise a happy marriage. That is why the report breaks the total into its eight parts: it shows which factors are strong and which deserve a closer look, much as a family priest would explain a reading in person.
Getting the birth details right
Birth time
The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day and enters a new nakshatra roughly once every 24 hours, so a difference of a few hours can change the nakshatra. The nakshatra drives four of the eight kootas (Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi), including the heaviest one. The time also fixes the Ascendant, which changes about every two hours and decides the Manglik check. Use the time from a birth certificate or hospital record where you can, because a remembered “early morning” can easily be an hour or more out.
Birthplace
The place supplies the latitude and longitude needed for the Ascendant. Start typing a town and pick it from the suggestions; choose where the birth happened, not where the person lives now. The time zone is not taken from the place: every birth time is read as Indian Standard Time, so convert a birth outside India to IST before entering it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kundli matching (Guna Milan)?
Kundli matching, also called Kundli Milan or Guna Milan, compares two birth charts before marriage. The Ashtakoot method used here looks at eight factors, called kootas, all based on where the Moon was when each person was born. Each koota carries a fixed number of points, adding up to 36. The total, read together with the individual scores and any dosha, is a traditional guide to compatibility. Our complete guide to Guna Milan explains the process from start to finish.
What are the eight kootas and their points?
In order of weight they are Varna (1 point), Vashya (2), Tara (3), Yoni (4), Graha Maitri (5), Gana (6), Bhakoot (7) and Nadi (8), for a maximum of 36. The lighter kootas describe temperament and mutual influence. Bhakoot and Nadi carry 15 points between them and are traditionally linked to family harmony and health. Each koota is explained in its own guide.
How many gunas should match for marriage?
Most traditional guidance treats 18 out of 36 as the minimum for a workable match. This site labels 18 to 23 points as an acceptable match and 24 or more as a good match. The total is not the whole story, though: a dosha in Nadi or Bhakoot is usually weighed more heavily than a few missing points elsewhere. See what 18, 24 and 32 points mean.
Can I match kundli without birth time?
The form asks for a time because two key inputs depend on it. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, so its nakshatra can change within hours, and the Ascendant used for the Manglik check changes roughly every two hours. If a time is unknown, an estimate still produces a result, but treat Tara, Yoni, Gana, Nadi and the Manglik check with caution. Read what changes without a birth time.
What are Nadi Dosha and Bhakoot Dosha?
Nadi Dosha means both people were born under nakshatras of the same Nadi (Aadi, Madhya or Antya), so Nadi scores 0 instead of 8. Bhakoot Dosha means the two Moon signs sit in a 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8 relationship, so Bhakoot scores 0 instead of 7. Traditional texts describe exceptions that an astrologer may weigh; this calculator shows the raw scores and does not apply them. More on Nadi Dosha and Bhakoot Dosha.
What is Manglik Dosha and how is it checked?
A person is called Manglik when Mars occupies certain houses of the birth chart. This calculator counts houses from the Ascendant (Lagna), one sign per house, and flags Mars in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th. Some traditions also check from the Moon or Venus, or leave out the 2nd house; those variations are not applied here. When both partners are Manglik, tradition generally treats the dosha as balanced. Manglik Dosha, explained.
Does a low score mean we should not marry?
No. Guna Milan is a cultural tradition, not a scientific test, and no score can predict how a marriage will go. Families who follow the tradition usually treat a low total as a reason to look closer: which kootas are weak, whether a dosha is involved, and what a trusted priest or astrologer advises. Communication, shared values and family support matter at least as much as any number. What to do if your kundli does not match.
Is the calculation accurate, and how is it done?
Planetary positions come from Swiss Ephemeris, an astronomical library widely used in astrology software, in the sidereal zodiac with the Lahiri ayanamsa that is standard in Indian astrology. The Moon's sign, nakshatra and pada, the Ascendant and Mars are computed for each birth moment and scored with fixed Ashtakoot tables. The astronomy is precise, but the result can only be as accurate as the birth details you enter. How the calculation works.
Can the boy and girl be from different cities or countries?
Yes. Each chart is calculated from that person's own birthplace, and the two places do not need to be related. One detail matters for births outside India: the calculator reads every birth time as Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30). If someone was born abroad, convert their local birth time to IST before entering it, otherwise the Moon's position and possibly the result will be off. Why birth time and birthplace matter.
Is my data stored?
No. Birth details are sent to our calculation service only to work out planetary positions, and the result comes straight back to your browser. Nothing is saved in a database or linked to you, and refreshing the page clears the result. The birthplace you type is looked up with OpenStreetMap's Nominatim service to find its coordinates. The Privacy Policy covers analytics and advertising cookies.
Learn more
Plain-language guides to what each part of your report means, written to match the rules this site uses.
- What Is Kundli Matching? A Complete Guide to Guna Milan
How Kundli matching compares two birth charts across eight kootas worth 36 points, what the score means, and what Guna Milan cannot tell you.
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- The Eight Kootas of Ashtakoot Explained
A clear overview of Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot and Nadi: what each koota compares, its points and its possible scores.
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- How Many Gunas Should Match for Marriage? (18, 24 and 32 Explained)
18 of 36 gunas is the usual minimum, 24 is called good and 32 excellent. What the thresholds mean, how common each score is and why the breakdown matters.
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- How to Read Your Match Kundli Report, Step by Step
A walkthrough of the Match Kundli result card and the detailed report: what each part shows, in what order to read it and what to check before deciding.
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- Manglik Dosha Explained: Facts, Myths and Cancellation Rules
How Manglik (Mangal) Dosha is checked from the position of Mars, how traditions differ, the commonly cited cancellation rules and the myths to set aside.
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- Nadi Koota and Nadi Dosha: Causes, Meaning and Exceptions
Nadi koota carries 8 of 36 points. What the three nadis are, which nakshatras belong to each, why Nadi Dosha is taken seriously and its classic exceptions.
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- Bhakoot Koota and Bhakoot Dosha: What It Means and When It Cancels
Bhakoot koota is worth 7 points. How the sign distance is counted, which spacings cause Bhakoot Dosha and the exceptions traditional texts describe.
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- Can You Match Kundli Without Birth Time? What Changes
Without a birth time the nakshatra, the Ascendant and the Manglik check become uncertain. What changes, how much, and how to work with a time window.
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