Kundli matching, or Ashtakoot Guna Milan, scores compatibility between two charts out of 36 gunas across eight factors, and checks the key doshas like Nadi and Bhakoot. It is a guideline, not a pass-or-fail verdict: low scores often have cancellations, and many happy marriages score under eighteen. Match two real charts with our free tool, and read the result with context rather than fear.
Eight factors are scored: Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot and Nadi, adding up to 36. Eighteen or more is generally acceptable, twenty-five or more is very good.
Nadi (same Nadi loses the most points and touches health and progeny) and Bhakoot (emotional and financial) are the main doshas, alongside a Mangal Dosha cross-check, many of which have cancellations.
Guna Milan is one input. A low score with cancellations, or a strong full-chart synastry, often outweighs the number. Never reject a match on points alone.
Eighteen or more out of 36 is generally considered acceptable for marriage, and twenty-five or more is very good. But low scores often have cancellations, and many happy marriages score under eighteen.
The eight Ashtakoot factors are Varna (1), Vashya (2), Tara (3), Yoni (4), Graha Maitri (5), Gana (6), Bhakoot (7) and Nadi (8), totalling 36 points.
Nadi dosha occurs when both partners share the same Nadi, losing all eight Nadi points, and is linked to health and progeny. It has several classical cancellations and should not by itself reject a match.
It is a helpful guideline, not a strict pass-or-fail test. A low score with cancellations or strong full-chart compatibility can still mean a happy marriage. Read it with context, not fear.
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