1 point
Varna
Spiritual development and ego compatibility.
Free · Ashtakoot 36 gunas · Mangal + Nadi dosha
Kundali Matching Online: free Guna Milan and dosha report
Compare two kundalis the way the classics did. Ashtakoot Guna Milan out of 36, Manglik and Nadi dosha screening with proper cancellation rules from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, and dasha overlap so you can see which decade the marriage finds its rhythm. Free, in 9 Indian languages.
No SMS spam. No upsell. Email-only sign-up.
What kundali matching actually checks
Vedic kundali matching (called kundli milan, guna milan, or horoscope matching) compares the two natal charts on three axes: the Ashtakoot score (eight categories totalling 36 gunas), the dosha screen (Manglik, Nadi, Bhakoot, Gana) with their classical cancellation conditions, and the dasha overlap. The aim is to surface patterns worth talking through before marriage, not to declare a couple fated or doomed.
The eight koots in Ashtakoot are Varna (1 point), Vashya (2), Tara (3), Yoni (4), Graha Maitri (5), Gana (6), Bhakoot (7) and Nadi (8). Most of the points hinge on the Moon nakshatra of each partner, which is why birth time accuracy matters. A 30-minute drift can change the nakshatra pada and reshape several koot scores. Vidhata uses Lahiri ayanamsa and real sunrise and sunset to fix the nakshatra precisely.
The eight koots in Ashtakoot Guna Milan
Each koot tests a specific dimension of compatibility. Vidhata shows the score per koot so you can see where the match is strong and where it is thin.
2 points
Vashya
Mutual influence and the power balance in the relationship.
3 points
Tara
Health and wellbeing, derived from the nakshatra count.
4 points
Yoni
Sexual and instinctive compatibility, drawn from animal symbolism of nakshatras.
5 points
Graha Maitri
Friendship between the Moon-sign lords of the two partners.
6 points
Gana
Temperament: Deva, Manushya or Rakshasa nature of each.
7 points
Bhakoot
Financial and family wellbeing based on Moon-sign distance.
8 points
Nadi
Health and progeny, the highest-weighted koot.
How to match two kundalis
- 1
Enter both birth details
Date, time and place of birth for both prospective partners. Vidhata geocodes the places and applies the correct historical timezones.
- 2
See the Ashtakoot score
Out of 36 gunas across the eight koots: Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot, Nadi. Each koot is shown with its individual contribution.
- 3
Read the dosha report
Manglik, Nadi, Bhakoot and Gana doshas are flagged with classical cancellation conditions checked. No blanket red flags.
- 4
Review the dasha alignment
Vimshottari dasha overlap between the two charts is shown so you can see which decade the marriage hits its stride.
Doshas: read them, do not panic about them
Manglik dosha (Mars in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house) is the one most people have heard of. The classical position has nuance most apps skip: Mars in own sign or exalted, with a benefic aspect, or matched with another Manglik chart, the dosha softens or cancels. Vidhata checks each cancellation rule before flagging the dosha as serious.
Nadi dosha (same Aadi, Madhya or Antya Nadi for both) is read more strictly in the south than the north, and the cancellation conditions (different rashis, different nakshatra padas, both Moons in the same nakshatra) are well-defined in Saravali and Brihat Jataka. Bhakoot dosha flags certain Moon-sign distances and has its own exceptions. Gana dosha looks at temperament. Vidhata shows the dosha, the cancellation status, and a one-line reading drawn from classical sources. No fear-mongering.
Frequently asked questions about kundali matching
What is kundali matching and why does it matter?+
Kundali matching (also called horoscope matching, kundli milan, or guna milan) is the Vedic process of comparing the bride and groom's natal charts to gauge compatibility. It scores agreement across eight koots (categories) totalling 36 gunas, and screens for major doshas like Manglik, Nadi and Bhakoot. The aim is not to predict success or failure of a marriage. It flags patterns the couple might want to know before committing.
What is Ashtakoot Guna Milan?+
Ashtakoot is the eight-fold matching system from the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra tradition: Varna (1 point), Vashya (2), Tara (3), Yoni (4), Graha Maitri (5), Gana (6), Bhakoot (7) and Nadi (8), totalling 36. The bride and groom's Moon nakshatras drive most of the calculations. 18 or above is conventionally considered a workable match. Below 18 is read carefully; doshas matter as much as the absolute score.
What is the minimum guna score for marriage?+
Tradition holds 18/36 as the working threshold. Below 18 the match is read with caution. 24+ is considered very good, 28+ excellent. But the score alone is not the verdict. A 30-guna match with serious Manglik or Nadi dosha mismatch needs more thought than a 22-guna match with no doshas.
What is Manglik dosha?+
Manglik (or Mangal) Dosha occurs when Mars sits in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house from Lagna, Moon or Venus in the natal chart. Tradition reads this as a tendency toward conflict in marriage. The remedy in classical matching is to pair two Manglik charts so the dosha cancels. Vidhata also lays out the modern view: many Manglik combinations are mild, several have natural cancellations (Mars in own sign, exalted, with benefics), and the dosha should be read in context, not as a blanket disqualifier.
What is Nadi dosha?+
Nadi dosha is when both partners share the same Nadi (Aadi, Madhya or Antya), determined by the Moon nakshatra. Classical sources read same-Nadi as a health and progeny concern. There are well-known exceptions (same nakshatra but different padas, same Nadi but different rashis with specific lord positions) that cancel the dosha. Vidhata flags Nadi dosha and lists the cancellation conditions when they apply.
Is online kundali matching reliable?+
The Ashtakoot calculation is mathematical. Given accurate birth details for both partners, any careful tool will produce the same score. Where reliability differs is in dosha interpretation: some sites flash red over every Mars-in-7th without checking cancellation conditions. Vidhata applies the cancellation rules from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra and Saravali rather than a flat checklist.
What birth details do I need for both partners?+
Date of birth, time of birth (as exact as possible), and place of birth - for both the prospective bride and groom. The Moon nakshatra drives most of the matching, so accuracy of birth time matters. A 30-minute drift can change the nakshatra pada and shift the Yoni or Gana score.
Should I rely entirely on kundali matching to choose a partner?+
No. The classics never claimed the kundali decides everything; they treated it as one input among many. Treat the matching report as one perspective alongside conversation, family compatibility, shared values and life goals. Vidhata's position: the math is honest, the interpretation is honest, and the rest is your call.
Match two charts properly
Ashtakoot 36 gunas, Manglik check with cancellation rules, Nadi and Bhakoot screens, dasha overlap.
Run kundali matchingNo card needed. Email-only sign-up.