What Is Kundali Matching?
Kundali matching, also called Ashtakoot Milan, compares the birth charts of two prospective partners across eight categories (kootas) to assess marital harmony. Each koota carries points; together they total 36. A score of 18 or above is traditionally considered acceptable.
The Eight Kootas (and Their Points)
- Varna (1): spiritual compatibility and ego balance
- Vashya (2): mutual attraction and control
- Tara (3): health and well-being of the couple
- Yoni (4): physical and intimate compatibility
- Graha Maitri (5): mental and intellectual bonding
- Gana (6): temperament compatibility
- Bhakoot (7): emotional connection and family welfare
- Nadi (8): genetic and progeny compatibility — the highest weight
What Score Is Considered Good?
- Below 18: traditionally not recommended without remedies
- 18 to 24: acceptable match
- 25 to 32: very good match
- 33 to 36: excellent, rare match
The Mangal Dosha (Manglik) Factor
Mangal Dosha occurs when Mars sits in certain houses of the chart. It is one of the most discussed concerns in matchmaking, but it is frequently exaggerated. Many "Manglik" placements are automatically cancelled by other chart factors, and a Manglik can comfortably marry another Manglik.
A 36/36 score with no emotional connection is worth less than a 22 with deep understanding. Numbers guide; they do not decide.
Why the Score Is Not the Whole Story
A raw guna total can hide the very kootas that families worry about most — especially Nadi and Bhakoot — and it does not by itself explain dasha timing, Navamsa (D9), or whether wealth, progeny, and longevity themes align. A complete reading looks beyond the headline number.
Kundali Matching on SarvamAstro: Free vs Paid
Free
- Guna Milan check (Ashtakoota out of 36)
- Exceptions highlighted clearly
- Bhakoot check
- Nadi check
- Manglik (Mangal) Dosha check
Paid detailed matching
- Detailed Gana Koota check
- D1 chart compatibility (main birth chart)
- D9 chart compatibility (Navamsa — marriage / dharma chart)
- Detailed analysis: Dasha, Ayur, Santana, and Dhana compatibility
- Final Verdict — summary of the overall match
- Right time window for marriage
Start free on SarvamAstro to see gunas, exceptions, Bhakoot, Nadi, and Manglik side by side. Unlock paid detailed matching when you need divisional charts, life-area compatibility, a Final Verdict, and marriage timing. No subscription — paid access is one-time.
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Enter both birth details in SarvamAstro’s Kundli matching. Use the free layer for the classic questions families ask first; use paid detailed matching when you want D1 + D9 depth, dasha timing, and a clear Final Verdict with a right time window for marriage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Kundali matching score?+
A total of 18 or more out of 36 is traditionally considered acceptable; 25+ is very good. However, qualitative factors — including Nadi, Bhakoot, and Manglik — matter as much as the number.
Can a Manglik marry a non-Manglik?+
Often yes. Many Mangal Dosha placements are cancelled by other chart factors, and remedies exist. Check free Manglik notes on SarvamAstro, then use paid D1/D9 and dasha analysis for a fuller view rather than a blanket rule.
Is Kundali matching only about the score?+
No. On SarvamAstro, free matching already includes exceptions, Bhakoot, Nadi, and Manglik checks. Paid detailed matching adds Gana depth, D1/D9 compatibility, Dasha–Ayur–Santana–Dhana analysis, Final Verdict, and the right marriage time window.
What is free vs paid in SarvamAstro Kundli matching?+
Free: Guna Milan with exceptions, Bhakoot, Nadi, and Manglik Dosha. Paid: detailed Gana Koota, D1 and D9 compatibility, Dasha/Ayur/Santana/Dhana analysis, Final Verdict, and right time window for marriage.
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