🕉️ Complete 36-Point Ashtakoot · All 8 Kootas Calculated
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Kundli Matching — Ashtakoot Guna Milan
Complete Vedic marriage compatibility calculator. All 8 Kootas scored with animated ring, Nakshatra details, and full guidance — free and instant.
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The 8 Ashtakoot Kootas — What Each Measures
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Varna Koota (1 pts)
Spiritual compatibility. The Varna (caste) of both partners Nakshatras should be compatible, with the groom equal to or higher than the bride.
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Vashya Koota (2 pts)
Mutual attraction and control. Indicates who has natural influence in the relationship and whether this energy is harmonious.
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Tara Koota (3 pts)
Birth star compatibility affecting health and wellbeing of both partners throughout the marriage.
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Yoni Koota (4 pts)
Sexual and biological compatibility, determined by the animal symbol of each Nakshatra and their relationship.
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Graha Maitri (5 pts)
Mental and intellectual compatibility. Based on the friendship between the lords of both partners Moon signs.
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Gana Koota (6 pts)
Temperament compatibility. Deva (divine), Manushya (human), and Rakshasa (demonic) temperaments have specific compatibility rules.
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Bhakoot Koota (7 pts)
Emotional and financial compatibility. Based on the relationship between both partners Moon signs (Rashis).
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Nadi Koota (8 pts)
Constitutional health compatibility and progeny. The most heavily weighted Koota — same Nadi means all 8 points lost.
Kundli Matching FAQs
Kundli Matching (also called Kundali Milan, Guna Milan, or Ashtakoot matching) is the Vedic system for assessing marriage compatibility by matching the birth charts of two people across 8 compatibility categories called Kootas, totaling 36 Gunas (points). This system, rooted in ancient Parashari Jyotish, evaluates the Moon Nakshatras of both partners across physical, mental, spiritual, and constitutional dimensions of compatibility.
Traditional Vedic guidelines: below 18 Gunas — generally not recommended without deep chart analysis; 18-24 Gunas — acceptable with possible cautions; 25-32 Gunas — good match; 33-36 Gunas — excellent match. However, many experienced Jyotish astrologers emphasize that the individual birth chart analysis (Venus, 7th house, Navamsa) is equally or more important than the Guna score alone.
The Kootas are ranked by importance: Nadi (8 pts) is most important — affects health and progeny; Bhakoot (7 pts) — emotional and financial harmony; Gana (6 pts) — temperament compatibility; Graha Maitri (5 pts) — mental harmony; Yoni (4 pts) — physical compatibility; Tara (3 pts) — health; Vashya (2 pts) — attraction; Varna (1 pt) — spiritual compatibility. Nadi and Bhakoot scoring zero are considered most serious.
Yes — many happy marriages have occurred with Guna scores below 18. The Guna score is a traditional guideline, not an absolute rule. When individual charts show strong Venus, well-placed 7th house lord, a harmonious Navamsa, and positive dasha timing, the marriage can succeed even with a modest Guna score. Conversely, very high Guna scores do not guarantee marital happiness if the individual charts show serious afflictions.
Ashtakoot (8 Koota) matching uses 8 compatibility factors totaling 36 points and is the most widely used system in North India. Dashakoot (10 Koota) matching adds 2 more factors — Mahendra and Stree Deergha — and is more common in South India. Some astrologers also use additional factors like Veda, Rajju, and Vedha. The Ashtakoot system is the most recognized internationally and forms the basis of this calculator.
For the Ashtakoot Guna Milan (which is based on Moon Nakshatra), an exact birth time is ideal but not strictly required — the Moon moves slowly enough that birth date alone usually gives the correct Nakshatra unless birth was near a Nakshatra boundary. However, for a complete astrological marriage compatibility assessment that includes Navamsa (D9) chart, Lagna (rising sign), and exact planetary positions, both partners need their birth time, date, and birthplace.