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Kundli Milan: How the 36 Gunas Really Work

By Ashutosh Vyas · 04 May 2026 · 7 min read

Ashtakoot Gun Milan compares two birth charts across eight factors (kootas) totalling 36 points. Here's what each one measures.

  • Varna (1) — spiritual compatibility and ego balance.
  • Vashya (2) — mutual attraction and influence.
  • Tara (3) — health and destiny of the couple.
  • Yoni (4) — physical and intimate compatibility.
  • Graha Maitri (5) — mental and intellectual bonding.
  • Gana (6) — temperament and nature.
  • Bhakoot (7) — family welfare and prosperity.
  • Nadi (8) — health and progeny (the most important single factor).

What score is good?

A total of 18+ is acceptable, 21+ good, and 28+ excellent. But the number alone never decides a marriage — Manglik dosha, Nadi dosha and the 7th house all matter.

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