36 Gun Milan Explained: What Your Kundli Match Score Means

What is Gun Milan?

Gun Milan (also called Guna Milan or Ashtakoota matching) is the Vedic astrology method of comparing two horoscopes for marriage compatibility. The system evaluates 36 gunas (points) across eight categories called kutas.

Minimum Score for Marriage

According to Vedic astrology traditions:

• Below 18: Not recommended for marriage
• 18-24: Acceptable match
• 24-32: Very good match
• 32-36: Excellent match

The 8 Kutas (Categories)

Each kuta has a maximum number of points:

• Varna (1 point) - Spiritual compatibility
• Vashya (2 points) - Mutual attraction
• Tara (3 points) - Destiny and luck
• Yoni (4 points) - Physical compatibility
• Graha Maitri (5 points) - Mental compatibility
• Gana (6 points) - Temperament
• Bhakoot (7 points) - Emotional bond
• Nadi (8 points) - Health and genes

Free Kundli Matching on HimShaadi

HimShaadi offers free 36-gun kundli matching using our Vedic astrology engine. Simply enter both birth details and get an instant compatibility report with your score, verdict, and detailed breakdown of each kuta.

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