Vedic compatibility, explained
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Chapter 1
A biodata worth sharing
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Guna Milan, with every reason shown
Not just a number: all eight kootas, every dosha exception (parihar) rule, and an honest answer when the birth time isn’t certain.
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36 gunas, built koota by koota
Each koota carries a different weight — Varna counts 1, Nadi counts 8. Tap any step to learn what it means.
Read the complete guideWhat a guna score is — and what it isn't
Common belief
“18 gunas means the marriage will fail.”
What we show instead
18 is the traditional threshold, not a verdict. Exceptions (parihar) and the two people themselves matter far more.
Common belief
“32 gunas means a guaranteed happy marriage.”
What we show instead
A high score is a favourable traditional indicator. It promises nothing about communication, values or effort.
Common belief
“No birth time? Then matching is impossible.”
What we show instead
Moon-based kootas often stay the same all day. We show exactly what is reliable and what isn't.
What you get here that a plain score doesn't give you
- Why points were lostA plain score: Not explained36GunMilan: ✓ Koota by koota, in plain Hindi and English
- Dosha exceptions (parihar)A plain score: Usually hidden36GunMilan: ✓ Every rule listed: applies or not
- Unknown birth timeA plain score: Often silently assumed36GunMilan: ✓ Never assumed; stable vs may-change shown
- Several rishtas at onceA plain score: One pair at a time36GunMilan: ✓ Up to 5 side by side
- RemediesA plain score: Often sold36GunMilan: ✓ Free information, nothing to buy
- Your dataA plain score: Often stored36GunMilan: ✓ Guest matches never stored
Sample report
This is a real engine output for fictional birth details, shown for illustration.
Open the full sample report for Aarav & Diya
Overall Guna Milan
Aarav (sample) & Diya (sample)
Points were lost in: Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot.
This is a traditional label, not a prediction. A high score does not guarantee a happy marriage, and a low score does not mean a relationship will fail.
Birth chart basics
Boy · Aarav (sample)
- Moon sign (Rashi)
- Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- Nakshatra (pada)
- Mula (3)
- Lagna (Ascendant)
- Simha (Leo)
- Birth time
- Exact
- UTC offset used
- +05:30
Girl · Diya (sample)
- Moon sign (Rashi)
- Karka (Cancer)
- Nakshatra (pada)
- Pushya (2)
- Lagna (Ascendant)
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Birth time
- Approximate
- UTC offset used
- +05:30
Eight-Koota breakdown (Ashtakoota)
- Varna0 / 1
Boy: Kshatriya · Girl: Brahmin
Traditionally relates to temperament and outlook on work and duty. Traditionally, the bride's varna is ranked above the groom's here. This koota carries only 1 point.
- Vashya0.5 / 2
Boy: Manava (human) · Girl: Jalachara (water)
Traditionally relates to mutual attraction and influence. Groups are partly compatible.
- Tara1.5 / 3
Boy: Mula · Girl: Pushya
Counts nakshatras between the two Moons; traditionally linked to wellbeing and fortune. Auspicious in one direction only.
- Yoni1 / 4
Boy: Dog · Girl: Sheep
Animal symbol of each nakshatra; traditionally linked to physical and intimate compatibility. Friendly or neutral yonis.
- Graha Maitri4 / 5
Boy: Jupiter · Girl: Moon
Natural friendship between the lords of the two Moon signs; traditionally linked to mental compatibility. Lords are friendly or neutral to each other.
- Gana1 / 6
Boy: Rakshasa · Girl: Deva
Deva, Manushya or Rakshasa nature of each nakshatra; traditionally linked to temperament. Partly compatible temperaments.
- Bhakoot0 / 7
Boy: Dhanu (Sagittarius) · Girl: Karka (Cancer)
Distance between the two Moon signs; traditionally linked to family harmony and prosperity. Bhakoot dosha (2/12, 5/9 or 6/8). Traditional exceptions are checked below.
- Nadi8 / 8
Boy: Adi · Girl: Madhya
Adi, Madhya or Antya nadi of each nakshatra; carries the most weight (8 points) in tradition. Different nadis: no Nadi dosha.
Why might another website show a different score?
Traditions and software differ on a few rules. Here is your total under the most common variations, so you can compare like with like.
- This report (counted points; exceptions shown separately)16 /36
- Some sites give 0 instead of 1 for a Deva–Rakshasa Gana pair15 /36
Other differences: a different ayanamsa (e.g. KP or Raman) can move the Moon into another nakshatra, and some sites quietly assume a birth time when it is missing.
Dosha cancellation checker
Bhakoot dosha
Present · 6/8None of the checked traditional exceptions apply.
- BHK-C1Both Moon signs have the same lordDoes not apply
- BHK-C2The two Moon-sign lords are natural friends of each otherDoes not apply
Nadi dosha
Not presentManglik (Mangal) dosha
Boy
ManglikManglik (from one reference)
Mars position
- From LagnaHouse 11
- From MoonHouse 7 ●
- From Venus (supporting)House 10
- MNG-C2Mars is in its own or exalted sign (Mesha, Vrishchika, Makara)Does not apply
- MNG-C3Jupiter is with Mars or aspects itApplies
- MNG-C4Mars is with a natural benefic (Mercury, Venus or Jupiter)Does not apply
Girl
ManglikManglik (from one reference)
Mars position
- From LagnaDepends on exact birth time
- From MoonHouse 7 ●
- From Venus (supporting)House 12 ●
- MNG-C2Mars is in its own or exalted sign (Mesha, Vrishchika, Makara)Applies
- MNG-C3Jupiter is with Mars or aspects itDoes not apply
- MNG-C4Mars is with a natural benefic (Mercury, Venus or Jupiter)Does not apply
- MNG-C1Both partners are ManglikApplies
Birth-time confidence
We recalculated across the full birth-time window. Values marked stable stay the same throughout; others depend on the exact time. We do not show percentages because none can be honestly calculated.
Girl: 2 time segment(s) checked
- 20:10 – 20:38: Moon in Pushya pada 2, Karka (Cancer), Lagna Simha (Leo)
- 20:38 – 22:10: Moon in Pushya pada 2, Karka (Cancer), Lagna Kanya (Virgo)
Traditional remedies (information)
These are traditionally cited, free or low-cost practices. They are shared as information only; nothing needs to be purchased.
Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays
FreeTradition commonly recommends reciting the Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays, the day associated with Mars, with a calm and steady mind. It can be done at home and needs nothing to be bought.
Mangal mantra recitation
FreeReciting a Mangal (Mars) mantra such as “Om Angarakaya Namah” on Tuesdays is traditionally cited as a way to pacify Mars. The number of repetitions follows family custom; there is no fixed requirement.
Tuesday fast as per family custom
FreeSome families keep a simple Tuesday fast. If you choose to, follow your family's custom and your health comes first — anyone with a medical condition, pregnant or on medication should not fast without a doctor's advice.
Donation of red lentils (masoor) on Tuesdays
Low costDonating a small quantity of red lentils, jaggery or red cloth to someone in need on Tuesdays is a commonly cited traditional practice. Give what is comfortable for you; the intention matters more than the amount.
About Kumbh Vivah and similar rituals
Low costSome regions traditionally perform a symbolic ritual such as Kumbh Vivah before marriage. Whether it is needed at all is a family and community choice. If you consider it, keep it simple, and be cautious of anyone who insists on a costly ceremony.
Shiva–Parvati worship together
FreeTradition often suggests that the couple worship Shiva and Parvati together, as a symbol of harmony in married life. A simple prayer at home or a temple is enough.
Mantra of the Moon-sign lords
FreeSome traditions recommend reciting the mantra of each partner's Moon-sign lord on its weekday. Your report names the two lords; a family elder or astrologer can suggest a suitable simple mantra.
Charity according to your means
Low costGiving food, clothes or essentials to those in need is a commonly cited remedy for Bhakoot dosha. There is no prescribed amount; give what is comfortable.
First check the traditional exceptions
FreeMany traditions consider Bhakoot dosha cancelled when both Moon signs share the same lord (BHK-C1) or when the two lords are natural friends (BHK-C2). Check these in your report before considering any remedy.
These are traditional practices shared for information, as described in common tradition. They are not guaranteed fixes and not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice. No remedy needs to be purchased — not from us or from anyone else. For major decisions, consult a qualified, trustworthy astrologer, and be cautious of anyone who insists on costly pujas or gemstones.
Questions to discuss together
Astrology is one input. These questions help you understand each other directly.
- 1What does a good day together look like for each of us, ten years from now?
- 2How do we each handle disagreement — do we need time alone or talk it out immediately?
- 3Where do we want to live, and how close to our families?
- 4How will we share money decisions, savings and household responsibilities?
- 5What are our expectations about careers, and supporting each other's goals?
- 6What are our views on children and the timing of family plans?
- 7Which traditions, festivals and religious practices matter most to each of us?
- 8How will we care for our parents as they get older?
How this was calculated
Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, North Indian Ashtakoota rules (profile north-parashari-v1), engine version 0.2.0. Planet positions from the astronomy-engine library; times converted with the IANA time-zone database. Read the full methodology
Guna Milan is a traditional practice. This report is not a prediction of marriage success or failure, and is not medical, legal or financial advice.
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Common questions
All FAQs →What is Guna Milan?
Guna Milan (Ashtakoota matching) is the traditional North Indian method of comparing two birth charts before marriage. It looks at eight aspects called kootas, based mainly on each person's Moon sign and nakshatra, and gives a total out of 36. Read our 36 Guna Milan guide for a full explanation of each koota.
Is 18 gunas good or bad?
Traditionally, 18 is the threshold: 18–24.5 is considered acceptable, below 18 is traditionally not recommended unless an exception applies. But a score is a reference point, not a verdict. Which kootas lost points, and whether traditional exceptions apply, matters more than the number alone — and a low score is not proof that a marriage will struggle.
What if the birth time is not known?
You can still match. Choose “unknown” and we scan the whole day: Moon-based kootas are marked stable only if the Moon stays in the same nakshatra pada and sign all day, otherwise we show every possible value. Lagna-based checks, such as Manglik from Lagna, are shown as not computable. We never silently assume a time like noon. If you know an approximate time, choose “approximate” for a narrower, clearer result.
Can a Manglik person marry a non-Manglik?
Many such marriages take place. Tradition itself lists several cancellations — for example when both partners are Manglik, or when Mars is in its own or exalted sign — and different traditions count Manglik differently. Our report shows whether Mars triggers from Lagna and from the Moon, and which cancellations apply. See Manglik dosha explained, and consult a qualified astrologer if your family wishes.
Is my birth data stored?
Not for guest matching. A free match without sign-in is calculated and shown to you; the temporary result expires automatically within 24 hours and no birth profile is saved. Birth details are saved only if you sign in and explicitly agree to save a match, and you can delete them at any time. See our privacy policy.
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