Kundli Matching for Marriage: What Should You Check?

Most people reduce Kundli matching to a single number — the Guna Milan score out of 36. But a thorough match checks several factors together. Here is a practical checklist of what actually matters.

1. Guna Milan (the starting screen)

The 36-point Ashtakoota score is the first screen. 18+ is traditionally workable — but treat it as a starting point, not the verdict.

2. Nadi and Bhakoot

Check the two heavily weighted doshas — Nadi dosha and Bhakoot dosha — and importantly, whether any cancellations apply. A flag without checking cancellations leads to needless rejections.

3. Manglik status of both

Check Manglik Dosha in both charts. When both are Manglik, the dosha is often considered mutually balanced. Use the free Manglik Calculator for a quick check of each person.

4. The 7th houses and their lords

Compare each person's 7th house, its lord and any planets in it. This reveals the nature of each person's approach to partnership.

5. Venus and Jupiter

The natural significators — Venus and Jupiter — in both charts add crucial detail about love and marital blessing.

6. Dasha compatibility and timing

Check whether both partners are in supportive dasha periods for marriage, and whether their timelines align — see marriage timing.

The balanced bottom line

Great matching is holistic. A high Guna score with unaddressed chart issues is not a full green light, and a slightly lower score with strong overall harmony can be excellent. And ultimately, character and communication decide a marriage more than any chart.

Do a thorough check

Read the full Kundli matching guide, check Manglik status with the calculator, and generate each person's report for depth.