Question 1

What is Ashta Kuta matching?

Accepted Answer

Ashta Kuta is the traditional Vedic method for assessing marriage compatibility by comparing the birth Nakshatras of the bride and groom across 8 categories (Kutas): Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot, and Nadi. The maximum score is 36 Gunas. Dekho Panchang computes all 8 Kutas with detailed breakdowns and recommendations.

Question 2

What is the minimum Guna score required for marriage?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, a minimum of 18 out of 36 Gunas is considered acceptable for marriage. Scores above 24 are considered good, and above 30 are excellent. However, individual Kuta scores matter too — a high total with a Nadi Dosha (0 in Nadi Kuta) may still raise concerns. Our matching tool highlights specific Dosha warnings alongside the total score.

Question 3

What is Mangal Dosha and does it affect matching?

Accepted Answer

Mangal Dosha (Kuja Dosha) occurs when Mars is placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from the Lagna, Moon, or Venus in the birth chart. It is traditionally believed to cause difficulties in marriage. When both partners are Manglik, the Dosha is considered cancelled. Our matching tool checks for Mangal Dosha in both charts and notes any cancellation conditions.

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