What is Kundli matching for marriage?
Kundli matching — also called Kundli Milan or gun milan — compares the birth charts (janam kundali) of a prospective bride and groom to gauge how well-matched they are for marriage. Its heart is Ashtakoot Milan, an eight-factor system worth a total of 36 points (guna), layered with a Mangal Dosha (Manglik) check and a closer look at the Moon, Venus and the 7th house of marriage.
The eight kootas are Varna (1 — soul level), Vashya (2 — attraction), Tara (3 — birth-star destiny), Yoni (4 — physical compatibility), Graha Maitri (5 — mental friendship), Gana (6 — temperament), Bhakoot (7 — emotional & financial harmony) and Nadi (8 — health and progeny, weighted highest). Traditionally, 24 of 36 and above is a match recommended for marriage.
How Astronaad computes your match
Astronaad doesn’t guess. Both birth charts are computed from a real astronomical ephemeris using the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa — the standard for Vedic calculations in India — from each person’s date, time and place of birth. The eight Ashtakoot scores are then derived deterministically from both Moon nakshatras and Moon signs using the classical Parashari tables, so the numbers match what a professional Jyotish program produces.
On top of the score, the report runs a full Mangal Dosha check for both partners — including the cancellation rules — and computes dated wedding-timing windows from each chart’s Vimshottari dasha. The AI only writes the interpretation; it never invents the figures. Your report is available in 24 languages.
What your match report includes
Each 299 NC report gives you a complete picture: the total 36-guna score with a verdict, a breakdown of all eight kootas (with each partner’s attribute and whether it is favourable), the Manglik status for both people and whether the dosha is cancelled, planet-level Moon and Venus compatibility, the couple’s strengths and challenges, practical remedies, and the best upcoming marriage windows for the pair. It can be saved as a polished PDF to share with family.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kundli matching (gun milan) for marriage?
- Kundli matching, also called Kundli Milan or gun milan, compares the birth charts (janam kundali) of a prospective bride and groom to judge their compatibility for marriage. The core method is Ashtakoot Milan — an 8-factor system worth 36 points (guna) — supplemented by a Mangal Dosha (Manglik) check and an analysis of Moon, Venus and the 7th house. Astronaad computes both charts from a real astronomical ephemeris, so the koota scores are exact, not guessed.
- What are the 36 gunas in Ashtakoot Milan?
- The 36 gunas are spread across eight kootas: Varna (1 point — soul/spiritual level), Vashya (2 — mutual attraction), Tara (3 — birth-star destiny), Yoni (4 — physical compatibility), Graha Maitri (5 — mental friendship), Gana (6 — temperament), Bhakoot (7 — emotional & financial harmony) and Nadi (8 — health and progeny, the most important). Astronaad derives each score deterministically from both partners’ Moon nakshatra and Moon sign using the standard Parashari tables.
- How many gunas should match for a good marriage?
- By classical convention, 18 or more out of 36 is considered acceptable, 24 and above is a good match recommended for marriage, 28 to 31 is very good, and 32 to 35 is excellent. A perfect 36 is very rare. A lower score is not an automatic rejection — Manglik status, the Nadi and Bhakoot kootas, and remedies all factor into the final picture, which your report explains in plain language.
- What is Mangal Dosha (Manglik), and does it block marriage?
- Mangal Dosha, or being Manglik, occurs when Mars sits in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house of the birth chart — Mars in the 7th or 8th is considered the most intense. It is traditionally linked to friction in married life. Crucially, it is often cancelled: when both partners are Manglik, or by certain signs and benefic aspects, the dosha is neutralised. Astronaad checks Mangal Dosha for both people and reports whether it is cancelled or needs a remedy.
- Do I need exact birth times for accurate matchmaking?
- The most reliable matching uses each person’s date, exact time and place of birth, because the ascendant, house positions and Mangal Dosha all depend on the birth time. The gun milan kootas rest mainly on the Moon’s nakshatra, which is less time-sensitive, so a useful Ashtakoot score is still possible if a time is unknown — but for the Manglik and 7th-house analysis, an accurate time of birth matters.
- How is Astronaad’s Kundli matching different from generic compatibility apps?
- Astronaad computes both birth charts from a real astronomical ephemeris using the Lahiri ayanamsa — the standard for Vedic calculations in India — and runs the Ashtakoot scores, Manglik check and marriage-timing windows through deterministic Parashari tables. The AI only interprets results that have already been calculated; it never invents the numbers. The full report is available in 24 languages.