Quick answer
How does kundli matching work?
Kundli matching (Gun Milan) compares the Moon nakshatras of the bride and groom across eight kootas worth 36 gunas in total. A score of 18 or more is traditionally acceptable, 25–32 is very good and 33 or more is excellent. Nadi (8 points) and Bhakoot (7 points) carry the most weight.
- Kootas: Varna 1, Vashya 2, Tara 3, Yoni 4, Graha Maitri 5, Gana 6, Bhakoot 7, Nadi 8
- Minimum: 18 of 36 gunas is the traditional threshold
- Doshas: same Nadi gives Nadi dosha; 2/12, 5/9 and 6/8 rashis give Bhakoot dosha
What are the 8 kootas of Gun Milan?
| Koota | Points | What it checks |
|---|---|---|
| Varna | 1 | Spiritual and work compatibility |
| Vashya | 2 | Mutual attraction and influence |
| Tara | 3 | Health and fortune, from birth stars |
| Yoni | 4 | Physical and sexual compatibility |
| Graha Maitri | 5 | Friendship between the Moon-sign lords |
| Gana | 6 | Temperament: Deva, Manushya or Rakshasa |
| Bhakoot | 7 | Love, family and finances, from Moon signs |
| Nadi | 8 | Health and progeny |
What is a good kundli matching score?
- Below 18: traditionally not recommended
- 18–24: average, acceptable
- 25–32: very good
- 33–36: excellent
How do I use the kundli matching tool?
Choose how you want to match. With “Birth date and time”, enter each person’s date, time and time zone of birth, and the tool works out the Moon’s nakshatra, pada and rashi. With “I know our nakshatras”, pick them from the lists instead. You then get the total out of 36 and a koota-by-koota table.
For example, a bride with the Moon in Rohini, pada 1, and a groom in Uttara Phalguni, pada 2, score 25 of 36, a very good match on paper. Yet Bhakoot scores 0 of 7, because Virgo is the fifth sign from Taurus. That is why the table matters as much as the total.
Birth time matters because the Moon changes nakshatra roughly every day. For 15 August 1995 in India, the tool places the Moon in Revati at 8 pm but in Ashwini by 9 pm. If you’re unsure of the time, try the earliest and latest likely times.
Can I do kundli milan by name and date of birth?
Some families match by name when birth details are missing, using the first syllable of each name to suggest a nakshatra. That is a rough traditional shortcut, and this tool doesn’t use names. It needs the date of birth and time, or the nakshatras from a horoscope or panchang. If you only know the date of birth, use 12:00 as the time and check whether the result changes across the day.
Frequently asked questions
How many gunas should match for marriage?
Traditionally, 18 or more out of 36 gunas is considered acceptable, 25 to 32 is a very good match and 33 or more is excellent. Below 18 is usually not recommended without further analysis.
What is Nadi dosha?
Nadi dosha occurs when the bride and groom have the same Nadi (Adi, Madhya or Antya), which scores 0 out of 8. It is traditionally linked to health and children, and astrologers check whether other factors cancel it.
Can I match kundli by date of birth only?
Yes, but the time of birth matters because the Moon changes nakshatra roughly every day. If you don’t know the exact time, use 12:00 and check whether the nakshatra changes across the day.
What are the 8 kootas in Gun Milan?
Varna (1), Vashya (2), Tara (3), Yoni (4), Graha Maitri (5), Gana (6), Bhakoot (7) and Nadi (8), which add up to 36 gunas.
Is Gun Milan enough to decide a marriage?
No. Gun Milan is one traditional check. Astrologers also look at Manglik dosha and the full birth chart, and most families weigh it alongside values, health and compatibility.
What is Bhakoot dosha?
Bhakoot dosha occurs when the bride’s and groom’s Moon signs are 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8 from each other, which scores 0 out of 7. For example, a Taurus (Vrishabha) Moon with a Virgo (Kanya) Moon is a 5/9 pair.
Can I do kundli matching if I already know our nakshatras?
Yes. Switch to the nakshatra option and choose each person’s nakshatra and pada. This skips the Moon calculation, which helps if an astrologer or panchang has already given you the birth stars.