Matching your kundli, also known as Kundli Milan, is a traditional Vedic astrology method used to check compatibility between two individuals before their marriage. Kundli Milan is performed by assessing the birth charts of both individuals.

What is Marriage Kundali Matching?

Marriage Kundli Matching involves analysing various factors in your astrological chart. Such as Planetary positions in an individual’s chart, moon sign & nakshatra. Kundli Milan is important to check compatibility between the groom and the bride. To check the compatibility between two individuals’ charts, we check their Ashtakoota Guna Milan, which determines their score in a total of 36 points. Upon which, if it’s 18 points above, the couple is considered auspicious for marriage.

The 8 Ashtakoota system or Kundali Matching

Guna Milan- the eight factors which are important in Guna Milan are Varna, Vasya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot, and Nadi.

1. Varna- it evaluates spiritual and ego compatibility between the partners. The four varnas (Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra) are assigned to the zodiac signs. Compatibility is highest when the groom’s varna is the same as that of the bride.
2. Vasya-Additionally, it evaluates the mutual attraction between partners and identifies who may be more dominant in the relationship.
3. Tara- it evaluates the compatibility between the partners’ birth star, also known as Nakshatra. It is also seen as an indicator of the partner’s overall health.
4. Yoni- It evaluates the physical and sexual compatibility for the partners. Each Nakshatra is represented by a specific animal, and marriage kundali matching is done on the compatibility of these animals.
5. Graha Maitri- it assesses mental and intellectual compatibility, it is based upon planetary friendship between the lords and moon sign.
6. Gana- it compares the nature of both the individual, ganas are divided into three categories: Dev (god), Manushya (human), Rakshasa (demon).  
7. Bhakoot- it evaluates their emotional, love and potential compatibility, it depends upon the position of the moon sign in the couple’s birth chart.
8.   Nadi- this is the highest weighing factor in two individual’s marriage kundli matching, it focuses upon their genetic compatibility for having healthy children.

What is the Guna Match Score?

The Guna match score is a numerical value which is used in Vedic astrology to assess compatibility between two individuals for marriage. Guna score is calculated by using the Ashtakoota system, which evaluates eight different factors of both the individual’s birth chart. Guna match depends upon Varna, Vasya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot nadi. When all the factors are compared for both individuals, upon a total score of 36. They are given an evaluation and a Gana match score, which decides if they are compatible with each other. Check your Kundali Millan Score for FREE.

Compatibility according to scores

1. 18 and below- If the two individuals are given a Gana match score of less than 18, they are not considered compatible 
2. 18-24 -If two individuals are given a score between 18 and 24, they are fairly compatible with each other.
3. 24-32 – If two individuals are given a score between 24 and 32, Therefore, they are highly compatible with each other and are recommended for marriage.
4. 32-36 – If two individuals are given a score between 32 and 36, they are an excellent match.

Doshas in marriage matching

In Vedic astrology, doshas refer to planetary positions in an individual’s birth chart. Which are believed to create challenges for the individual. In different aspects of their life, for example, career, love life, married life, and education. 

Doshas in marriage matching are Manglik Dosh, Naadi Dosh, Bhakoot Dosh

Manglik Dosh- 

1. A Manglik Dosh is created when the planet Mars (Mangal) is present in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house. Making the person Manglik
2. It is believed to cause challenges such as delays in marriage, health concerns, and financial difficulties.
3. To reduce the effect of Mangal dosha, one can offer water to the Sun (Surya Dev) 

Naadi dosh-

1. If both the Groom and Bride have the same Nakshatra and Rashi, they have Naadi Dosh.
2. There are three types of Naadi dosh found in a Marriage Kundli matching: Aadi Nadi dosh, Madhya Nadi dosh, and Antya Nadi dosh.
3. If two individuals have Naadi dosh, it is considered inauspicious, and they are not recommended for marriage.

Bhakoot dosh-

1. Groom- If the groom has the 12th planetary placement in the 2nd house and the 1st planetary placement in the 1st house 
2. Bride- If the bride has 12th planetary placement in the 12th house and the 1st planetary placement in the 1st house 
3. These placements in their Marriage Kundli Matching create Bhakoot dosh, which later leads to Financial Crises, loans and debts in the future.

What is the role of the Navasama Chart in Marriage kundli Matching?

Navasama Chart plays a pivotal role in Marriage Kundli Matching. As it helps in assessing the individual’s compatibility and marital happiness, which cannot be done through the birth chart.

The Navasama chart helps in understanding the planetary positions and how they affect individuals. For males, Venus Planetary position and for females Jupiter planetary position weigh upon their success in marriage. The placement of the 7th house in the Navasama chart plays a vital role in the commitment of the spouse.

1. Navasama chart in Marriage Kundli matching exposes deeper traits of an individual. Their strengths and weaknesses, as shown by the planetary positions, also influence their marriage.
2. Navasama chart indicates compatibility, emotional understanding and relationship longevity.
3. It also helps to predict an individual’s marriage time period. When it would be auspicious for them to get married, signs of delay in marriage, signs of happiness and post-marriage issues.

In conclusion, Marriage kundli matching plays a vital role in an individual’s life. It helps us determine not only when the individual would get married but also whether they have any doshas in their Birth chart, such as Mangal dosh, Naadi dosh or Bhakoot dosh. Moreover, in Marriage Kundli Matching, it also helps us understand if the bride and groom would be happy post-marriage. Whether they would be facing any kind of challenges, such as Emotional, financial or physical.