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Kundli Milan Calculator: 36 Guna Milan and 10 Poruthams
Two families exchange horoscopes before a wedding talk. One astrologer says the couple share 24 of the 36 gunas; another says 27. Which one is right? Usually both, and the reason is worth knowing before you read any score, your own included.
Enter the birth star of the bride and the groom to see the North Indian guna milan (aṣṭakūṭa, the eight kootas) and the South Indian ten poruthams (daśa porutham) side by side, with each factor’s points and a one-line meaning. It is part of Navanka, AstroShala’s family of free calculators. Book a consultation to have Ekant Sharma read both charts in full.
⚡ KEY TAKEAWAYS: Kundli Milan Calculator
- Kundli milan compares the bride’s and groom’s Moon stars in eight kootas worth 36 points, and in ten South Indian poruthams.
- Most astrologers treat 18 of 36 as the traditional minimum, with Nadi, Bhakoot and Gana read alongside the total.
- Classical exceptions can set a Nadi, Bhakoot or Gana dosha aside; a full reading of both charts still decides.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Kundli milan | Comparing two horoscopes before marriage |
| Guna milan (aṣṭakūṭa) | The eight kootas scored out of 36 |
| Koota | One of the eight factors of guna milan |
| Nadi | The koota with 8 points; same Nadi gives 0 |
| Bhakoot | How the two Moon signs sit from each other |
| Porutham | A South Indian agreement checked yes or no |
| Rajju | A porutham weighed first in the south |
| Parihāra | A classical condition that sets a dosha aside |
How to Use the Calculator
For each person, choose the birth star (nakṣatra) and its quarter (pāda). If you know the Moon’s exact position from a birth chart, enter it in degrees and minutes and the calculator finds the star and quarter for you.
If the birth time is not known, choose “Use the name” and pick the first sound of the person’s name. Tradition allows matching by the name in that case, but a match from the birth chart is firmer, and both people are best matched on the same basis.
The Eight Kootas and Their 36 Points
Guna milan compares the two Moon stars and Moon signs in eight ways. Each koota carries a fixed number of points, and the eight add up to 36.
| Koota | Points | What it looks at |
|---|---|---|
| Varna | 1 | Temperament and outlook |
| Vashya | 2 | Mutual attraction and influence |
| Tara | 3 | How the two birth stars count from each other |
| Yoni | 4 | Physical and instinctive harmony |
| Graha Maitri | 5 | Friendship between the Moon sign lords |
| Gana | 6 | Nature: Deva, Manushya or Rakshasa |
| Bhakoot | 7 | How the two Moon signs sit from each other |
| Nadi | 8 | Constitution and the health of the family line |
Most astrologers treat 18 points as the traditional minimum for taking a proposal further. A higher score is welcome, but the total is a summary, not a verdict: a strong Nadi and Bhakoot often matter more than a few extra points elsewhere.
The Ten Poruthams of South India
In Tamil Nadu, Kerala and much of the south, families look at ten agreements instead of a points total: Dinam, Gana, Mahendram, Stree Deergham, Yoni, Rasi, Rasi Adhipathi, Vasya, Rajju and Vedhai. Each one either agrees or does not.
Rajju and Dinam are weighed first, and a match is usually considered when at least five of the ten agree. The calculator marks each porutham clearly and notes when a classical condition sets an objection aside.
When a Dosha Is Set Aside
A low score in Nadi, Bhakoot or Gana is not always the end of the matter. The classical texts name conditions under which the objection is set aside (parihāra), for example when the two Moon sign lords are the same planet or friends. When such a condition applies, the calculator gives the points back, says why, and shows the verse it rests on in Devanagari with its meaning.
An exception is a reason to look closer, not a reason to stop looking. Whenever Nadi dosha is set aside, have an astrologer read both charts before you decide.
Why Two Astrologers Give Different Scores
Back to the two families. A difference of a few points usually comes from one of three places. First, the Moon may sit close to the edge of a star or quarter, and a small difference in the birth time moves it. Second, the traditions print slightly different tables for some kootas, Gana and Yoni in particular. Third, one astrologer may count the classical exceptions and give the points back, while another reports only the raw score.
This calculator shows the score and every exception it applies, so you can see exactly where a number comes from and compare like with like.
What the Free Result Leaves Out
Guna milan and the poruthams compare only the two Moons. A full reading of a marriage looks at the whole of both charts: Mangal dosha and its cancellations, the seventh house and its lord, the navamsa, the dashas the couple will run together, and the questions families ask about children, health and finances. That is the work of the Matchmaking Analysis with Remedies and of a consultation.
Why most families book the full hour
A match is rarely one question. An hour lets Ekant Sharma read both horoscopes together, explain each koota and exception, and answer the family’s questions one after another, unhurried.
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Quick Insights
- Guna milan reads only the two Moon stars and signs, not the whole chart.
- Nadi carries the most points, 8 of the 36.
- South Indian matching asks how many of ten poruthams agree, with Rajju and Dinam weighed first.
- A match by the first sound of the name is allowed when the birth time is unknown.
- Planning dates after the match? The Navatara Chakra Calculator shows your good days by your birth star.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 18 out of 36 enough for marriage?
It is the traditional minimum for considering a proposal. Look at Nadi, Bhakoot and Gana as well as the total, and have both charts read before deciding.
What is Nadi dosha?
Nadi dosha arises when both people share the same Nadi, which scores 0 of 8. Classical texts set it aside in some cases, for example when the stars are the same but the Moon signs differ.
Can we match horoscopes without the birth time?
Yes. Choose the birth star if you know it, or use the first sound of each name. A match from the birth chart is firmer.
Why does my score differ from another website?
Websites differ in the tables they print for some kootas and in whether they count the classical exceptions. This calculator shows both the points and the exceptions it applies.
Does a high guna score guarantee a happy marriage?
No. The score compares two Moons. A marriage depends on the whole of both charts, and above all on the two people.
What is the difference between guna milan and porutham?
Guna milan, used mainly in the north, adds points out of 36. Porutham, used in the south, checks ten agreements one by one.
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