About Ashtakoota Guna Milan
Ashtakoota Milan (also called Kundli Milan or Gun Milan) is the traditional Vedic method for assessing marriage compatibility. It evaluates eight qualities (Ashta Kutas) based on the Moon signs and Moon Nakshatras of both individuals, awarding points totalling 36.
A score above 18 is generally considered acceptable for marriage. A score of 28 or above is considered excellent. Nadi Dosha (scoring 0 on the Nadi Kuta) is traditionally considered a major incompatibility regardless of total score.
The 8 Kutas Explained
Varna
Spiritual compatibility based on caste/varna of the Moon signs.
Vashya
Natural attraction and control between partners.
Tara
Health and well-being compatibility based on birth Nakshatras.
Yoni
Physical and intimate compatibility based on yoni symbols.
Maitri
Mental compatibility and friendship between Moon sign lords.
Gana
Temperament match — Deva (divine), Manav (human), Raksha (demon).
Rasi
Overall compatibility based on relative Moon sign positions.
Nadi
Genetic and health compatibility — most important Kuta (8 points).