Matching & Compatibility

Gun Milan

गुण मिलान • Ashtakoot Milan

Gun Milan (Ashtakoot matching) is the Vedic compatibility system that scores two birth charts across 8 categories for a total of 36 points to assess marriage compatibility.

What is Gun Milan?

Gun Milan (Ashtakoot Milan, गुण मिलान) — Gun Milan (Ashtakoot matching) is the Vedic compatibility system that scores two birth charts across 8 categories for a total of 36 points to assess marriage compatibility.

Gun Milan, also known as Ashtakoot Milan (8-fold matching), is the traditional Vedic astrology system for assessing marriage compatibility between two individuals. It evaluates the Moon's Nakshatra and Rashi of both partners across 8 categories (Koots): Varna (1 point), Vashya (2 points), Tara (3 points), Yoni (4 points), Graha Maitri (5 points), Gana (6 points), Bhakoot (7 points), and Nadi (8 points). The maximum score is 36 points. Traditionally, a minimum of 18 points is considered acceptable for marriage. However, modern practitioners also evaluate the overall birth charts, including Mangal Dosha, 7th house analysis, and planetary strength.

Examples

A couple scoring 28/36 in Gun Milan has excellent compatibility across most categories.
Even with 20+ points, if Nadi Dosha is present (0/8 in Nadi), careful evaluation is needed.
Gun Milan is just one part of Kundli Matching — chart-level analysis (e.g., 7th house, Venus, Jupiter) is equally important.

Practical Application

For marriage compatibility, generate both partners' Kundlis and calculate the Ashtakoot score. Scores above 24 are considered very good, 18-24 are acceptable, and below 18 require careful evaluation. Always supplement Gun Milan with detailed chart analysis.

Common Misconceptions

Gun Milan alone doesn't determine marriage success — it should be combined with individual chart analysis.
A score below 18 doesn't automatically mean the marriage will fail — it indicates areas requiring awareness and effort.
The Nadi Koot (8 points) is often overemphasized — many successful marriages have Nadi Dosha.

Related Terms

Kundliकुंडली
Nakshatraनक्षत्र
Mangal Doshaमंगल दोष

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gun Milan?

Gun Milan (Ashtakoot matching) is the Vedic system for assessing marriage compatibility. It scores two charts across 8 categories for a maximum of 36 points, evaluating Moon sign and Nakshatra compatibility between partners.

How many points are needed for marriage?

Traditionally, 18/36 points is the minimum considered acceptable. Scores above 24 are very favorable, 18-24 are acceptable, and below 18 require additional analysis. The quality of matching in key Koots (Nadi, Bhakoot, Gana) matters as much as the total.

What are the 8 Koots in Gun Milan?

The 8 Koots are: Varna (spiritual compatibility, 1pt), Vashya (mutual attraction, 2pts), Tara (birth star compatibility, 3pts), Yoni (physical compatibility, 4pts), Graha Maitri (friendship, 5pts), Gana (temperament, 6pts), Bhakoot (love, 7pts), and Nadi (health/genes, 8pts).

Is online Kundli matching accurate?

Online Gun Milan calculation is mathematically accurate when using correct birth data. However, automated tools often can't assess chart-level factors that require expert interpretation. Use online tools for Gun Milan scores but consult an astrologer for comprehensive compatibility.