What is marriage compatibility in Vedic astrology?
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Marriage compatibility, traditionally called Guna Milan or Ashtakuta, is the Vedic method of comparing two birth charts to evaluate long-term marital harmony. It scores eight factors out of 36 points based on Nakshatra positions and adds dosha analysis (Manglik, Nadi) on top to give a final compatibility verdict.
What is a good Guna Milan score for marriage?
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A score of 18 or higher out of 36 is traditionally considered acceptable for marriage. 24 to 32 is very good and 32 or above is excellent. Below 18, the match is generally not recommended without examining specific dosha cancellations and broader chart compatibility.
What are the 8 koota factors in Guna Milan?
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The 8 factors are Varna (1 point, spiritual compatibility), Vashya (2, mutual attraction), Tara (3, health), Yoni (4, sexual compatibility), Graha Maitri (5, mental compatibility), Gana (6, temperament), Bhakoot (7, family compatibility), and Nadi (8, genetic compatibility). They total 36 points and each measures a different dimension of married life.
What is Nadi Dosha in marriage compatibility?
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Nadi Dosha occurs when both partners share the same Nadi category (Adi, Madhya, or Antya), which is considered to indicate health and progeny concerns. It is the highest-weighted single factor in Guna Milan at 8 points. The tool flags Nadi Dosha and also checks the classical cancellation rules that may neutralize it.
What is Bhakoot Dosha?
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Bhakoot Dosha forms when the Moon signs of the two partners create certain difficult positional patterns: 6/8, 5/9, or 2/12 from each other. Like Nadi, Bhakoot has classical cancellation rules and is not an automatic disqualifier. The tool checks for these cancellations before flagging it.
Do we both need to be the same religion for Vedic marriage matching?
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No. Vedic compatibility is based on the positions of planets in the birth chart, not religion or background. As long as both partners have accurate birth details, the chart math applies the same way regardless of cultural or religious identity.
Is the marriage compatibility tool free?
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Yes, basic marriage compatibility is free. You get the Ashta Koota score, dosha analysis, and a recommendation in seconds. Detailed marriage-compatibility PDF reports with timing windows, remedies, and chart-level interpretation are available as paid upgrades.
What if our marriage score is low? Can we still marry?
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A low score is a warning, not a rejection. Many low-score marriages succeed when there are specific cancellations, strong 7th house placements in both charts, favourable transits at the time of marriage, or supportive yogas like a strong Venus-Jupiter combination. Take a low result to a qualified astrologer rather than treating it as final.
