Comprehensive Vedic marriage compatibility report Ashtakoota points, manglik dosha, rajju dosha, and vedha dosha analysis for informed decisions.
Ashtakoota Milan is not a single compatibility check it's eight distinct assessments, each examining a different layer of the marriage dynamic.
Vedic marriage compatibility uses the natal Moon sign and birth nakshatra not the Sun sign. The Moon represents the mind, emotions, and instinctive nature, which Jyotish considers most central to marriage harmony.
Eight categories (kootas) are scored from 0 to their maximum points. The total out of 36 gives the Guna Milan score. Each koota examines a distinct dimension from sexual compatibility to health to temperament.
Beyond the Guna score, three major doshas are assessed: manglik dosha, rajju dosha, and vedha dosha. Each requires separate evaluation regardless of the Guna total.
Listed from highest to lowest weighting. The total maximum is 36 Gunas.
| # | Koota | Max Points | What It Assesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nadi | 8 | The highest-weighted koota. Examines physiological and genetic compatibility, with particular relevance to health and progeny. Same-Nadi matches (all three Nadis: Adi, Madhya, Antya) score 0 and are traditionally considered a serious concern requiring remediation. |
| 02 | Bhakoot | 7 | Examines the relationship between both Moon signs emotional and financial compatibility, and the long-term health of the relationship structure. Certain Bhakoot combinations (6/8, 9/5, 12/2 from each other) are considered inauspicious. |
| 03 | Gana | 6 | Assesses temperament compatibility. The three Ganas Deva (divine), Manushya (human), and Rakshasa (fierce) reflect fundamental personality type. Same-Gana pairs score highest; certain cross-Gana combinations can create friction. |
| 04 | Graha Maitri | 5 | Examines the relationship between the ruling planets of both Moon signs (Rashi lords). Mutual friendliness between the lords indicates mental harmony and shared values; enmity indicates friction in day-to-day thinking and decision making. |
| 05 | Yoni | 4 | Assesses sexual and intimate compatibility. Based on the animal symbols assigned to each nakshatra. Yoni compatibility looks at whether the two symbols are friendly, neutral, or antagonistic toward each other. |
| 06 | Tara | 3 | Examines the compatibility of birth stars (Nakshatras) relative to each other. Based on the count of nakshatras from each person's birth star, it assesses health, well-being, and the stability of fortune in the marriage. |
| 07 | Vashya | 2 | Looks at the natural dominance dynamic between the two Moon signs which sign naturally influences the other. Higher scores indicate balanced influence; lower scores may indicate a one-sided dynamic. |
| 08 | Varna | 1 | The lowest-weighted koota. Traditionally assesses spiritual compatibility and life purpose orientation based on the caste classifications assigned to each nakshatra group. In modern use it is the least critical factor. |
Highly auspicious match across most or all kootas.
Good overall compatibility with minor areas to address.
Minimum traditionally recommended for marriage. Dosha analysis becomes more important.
Traditional astrology recommends consulting a Jyotishi before proceeding.
Important: The Guna score alone is not sufficient for a marriage decision. Dosha analysis particularly Nadi dosha, Bhakoot dosha, manglik dosha, and rajju dosha must be evaluated separately. A score of 30+ with a serious unresolved dosha still requires careful consideration.
Present when Mars occupies the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house in the natal chart. Traditionally considered relevant to marital harmony and the partner's health and longevity. The dosha is cancelled when both partners are manglik, when Mars is in certain signs (Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn), or when benefic planets associate with Mars in those houses.
Occurs when both birth nakshatras fall within the same Rajju group. The five Rajju groups (Pada, Nabhi, Kantha, Shira, Udara) each carry different implications. Shira and Kantha Rajju matches between spouses are considered most serious. Rajju dosha is assessed entirely separately from the Guna score.
Certain nakshatra pairs are considered to 'obstruct' each other according to the classical Vedha chart. When both partners' birth nakshatras form a Vedha pair, the dosha is noted and remedies are typically advised. This is checked alongside Guna analysis, not as part of it.
System Note
Vedic marriage compatibility uses the sidereal zodiac and focuses on Moon sign and nakshatra analysis. Western romantic compatibility uses the tropical zodiac and compares the full planetary interaction between two natal charts (synastry). They answer different questions.
The Vedic approach assesses structural and karmic alignment health, family, longevity, and stability indicators. The Western approach illuminates emotional dynamics, attraction source, and communication patterns. For a complete pre-marriage picture, using both has genuine value.
Explore Western Compatibility Report →Vedic marriage compatibility (Kundali Milan) is the traditional Jyotish method of assessing marriage suitability by comparing both people's natal Moon sign positions. The primary framework is Ashtakoota Milan 8 categories scored out of 36 Gunas.
A score of 18 or above is generally considered the minimum acceptable for marriage. 24+ indicates good compatibility, and 32+ is considered excellent. Scores below 18 traditionally call for further consultation with a Jyotishi before proceeding.
Manglik dosha (Kuja dosha) is present when Mars is placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of the birth chart. It is traditionally considered because it can affect harmony and the longevity of a marriage. Remedies and cancellation conditions exist double manglik (Mars in those houses in both charts) is considered a cancellation.
Not on its own. A high Guna score indicates Moon-level compatibility but should always be read alongside dosha analysis (manglik, rajju, vedha) and a broader assessment of both charts. A couple can score 30+ Gunas and still carry significant doshas that need consideration.
Rajju dosha occurs when both partners' birth nakshatras fall in the same Rajju group (Shira, Kantha, Udara, Nabhi, Pada). It is considered particularly serious when both nakshatras share the same Rajju and it's associated with the head (Shira) or neck (Kantha). It is assessed separately from the Ashtakoota score.
Vedha dosha occurs when the nakshatras of both partners are said to 'obstruct' or 'afflict' each other according to the traditional pairing chart. Certain nakshatra pairs are considered vedha pairs and are assessed in addition to the Guna score.
Vedic compatibility uses the natal Moon sign (Janma Rashi) and birth nakshatra (Janma Nakshatra) as the primary reference points not the Sun sign. The Moon represents the mind, emotions, and instinctive nature, which is considered most relevant to marriage compatibility in Jyotish.
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