Kundli Matching (Guna Milan)
Add the groom's and bride's birth details (or just their Moon nakshatra) to see the traditional Ashtakoota score out of 36.
How guna milan works
Ashtakoota matching compares the Moon positions of two people across eight kootas worth 1 to 8 points each, adding up to 36. Each koota looks at a different traditional quality, from temperament (gana) to health and lineage (nadi).
Some kootas are directional: varna, vashya and gana treat the groom's and bride's roles differently, so swapping the two can change the total.
We show the raw calculation separately from interpretation. A low score is information to discuss, not a verdict.
Common questions
What is a good guna milan score?
Traditionally, 18 or more out of 36 is considered acceptable. Many families also look at nadi and bhakoot separately. A score never predicts a marriage outcome.
Can I match by name only?
Yes. Choose “By name”. We use the traditional 108-syllable (namakshar) table to find the nakshatra and pada of each first syllable. It is approximate, so birth details are always preferred.
Why is my score 28.5 and not a whole number?
Tara gives 1.5 points per direction, and Vashya and Graha Maitri can give 0.5. Half points are normal and precise.
Is 18/36 enough?
Traditionally 18 is the minimum. Many families look at Nadi and Bhakoot first: an 18/36 with both clean is often preferred over a 27/36 with an uncancelled Nadi dosha.
Why does swapping groom and bride change the score?
Varna, vashya and gana are calculated directionally in the traditional system.