Kundali matching or Kundli milan is the vedic astrology equivalent of horoscope matching for marriage. In hindu societies, especially in India, where arranged marriages are common, kundali matching is the most important factor taken into consideration while moving ahead with a marriage proposal.
Mental, emotional, and personality compatibility is essential in marriage. Kundali matching helps ensure this harmony.
Horoscope analysis gives insights into fertility, health, and financial stability, which are vital for a happy married life.
Kundali matching helps identify planetary obstacles or potential future issues, allowing couples to avoid incompatible unions.
Planetary periods (Dasha-Bhukti) and time-based transitions can reveal future life shifts after marriage, helping to understand long-term compatibility.
Varna Porutham, also known as Varna Koot, is one of the twelve important compatibility factors in Vedic horoscope matching. It represents the spiritual, emotional, and social compatibility between the bride and groom. Based on the Moon sign or Nakshatra lord, individuals are classified into four Varnas - Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. For Varna Porutham to match, the groom's Varna must be equal to or higher than the bride's. This ensures respect, understanding, and mental harmony in the relationship. Although it holds lesser weight compared to other Poruthams, it is still considered valuable in maintaining emotional balance in married life.Varna measures spiritual comity and pride situations. It divides people into four traditional orders Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra.
Bhakoot Porutham, also known as Bhakoot Koot, is one of the most important and sensitive factors in Vedic astrology for marriage compatibility. It assesses the emotional bonding, family harmony, and financial stability of the couple after marriage. Bhakoot is calculated based on the Moon signs (Rasis) of the bride and groom by checking the distance between them in the zodiac. Certain combinations of Moon signs (like 6-8, 9-5, or 12-2 positions) are considered inauspicious, as they may bring obstacles such as health issues, lack of happiness, financial struggles, or separation. Vasya considers collective magnet, control dynamics, and power equations in the commerce. It divides people into five orders Manav( mortal), Vanchar( wild creatures), Chatushpad( little creatures), Jalchar( ocean creatures), and Keeta( insects).
Tara Porutham, also known as Tara Koot, is one of the most important factors in Vedic astrology used to assess health, longevity, and general well-being in marriage. It is calculated based on the Nakshatra (birth star) of both the bride and groom. The number of stars counted from the bride's Nakshatra to the groom's Nakshatra (and vice versa) is used to determine compatibility. If the result falls into favorable positions like 3, 5, 7, 9, etc., Tara Porutham is said to be matching. A good Tara match indicates that the couple will enjoy a long, healthy, and prosperous married life, with minimal health issues and emotional support for each other. If this Porutham does not match, it may lead to health troubles or lack of happiness, but strong compatibility in other Poruthams may reduce its negative effects. Tara Porutham is especially valued because it reflects the vital energy and life force balance between the couple.Tara refers to birth star comity and fortune, grounded on the 27 Nakshatras( birth stars).
Yoni Porutham, also known as Yoni Koot, is an important factor among the 12 Poruthams used in Vedic astrology for marriage compatibility. "Yoni" means reproductive or sexual energy, and this porutham assesses the physical intimacy and sexual compatibility between the bride and groom. Each person's Nakshatra (birth star) is associated with a specific animal symbol (Yoni), and compatibility is determined based on the natural relationship between those animals.
If the Yoni signs are friendly or the same, the match is considered good, leading to harmonious physical relations, attraction, and affection. Yoni koot is especially significant in ensuring emotional closeness, intimacy, and marital satisfaction, and is often emphasized even if other Poruthams are favorable. Yoni assesses closeness, sexual comity, and collective affection. It categorizes people into 14 beast kinds.
Graha Maitri Porutham, also known as Rasi Athipathi Porutham, is one of the 12 key compatibility factors in Vedic astrology used for marriage matching. This porutham focuses on the friendship and relationship between the ruling planets (grahas) of the bride's and groom's Moon signs (Rasis). Every zodiac sign is ruled by a specific planet (e.g., Aries by Mars, Taurus by Venus), and compatibility is determined based on whether these planetary lords are natural friends, neutral, or enemies. If the ruling planets are friendly, the match is considered strong and favorable. Graha Maitri grounded on the lunar sign's planetary rulership, this test looks at internal comity, affection, and natural fellowship.
The ideal combinations are Deva-Deva, Manushya-Manushya, or Deva-Manushya. Matches like Rakshasa with Deva are considered highly inauspicious, especially if the girl is Deva Gana and the boy is Rakshasa Gana, as it may lead to conflict, ego issues, or domination problems in the relationship. Gana Porutham ensures that both partners have similar mindsets, emotional attitudes, and reactions, which helps create harmony and understanding in married life. Gana measures disposition and behavioral comity. Nakshatras are classified as Deva( God- suchlike).
Bhakoot Porutham, also known as Bhakoot Koot, is one of the most important and sensitive factors in Vedic astrology for marriage compatibility. It assesses the emotional bonding, family harmony, and financial stability of the couple after marriage. Bhakoot is calculated based on the Moon signs (Rasis) of the bride and groom by checking the distance between them in the zodiac. In North Indian astrology, Bhakoot holds 7 out of 36 points and is considered highly important, even capable of overriding other poruthams in some cases. Bhakoot evaluates emotional comity, fiscal stability, and family well- being by comparing Moon subscribe positions. Certain positions( e.g., 6/8, 2/12) are supposed unlucky.
If both the boy and girl belong to the same Nadi, it is called Nadi Dosha, which is considered highly inauspicious. It may lead to childbirth problems, poor health, or genetic issues in offspring. However, if they belong to different Nadis, the Nadi Porutham is considered matched, indicating a healthy marital life and good chances of progeny. Nadi is most important factor, determining inheritable comity and likely birthing complications. Nakshatras are separated into three Nadis Aadi( Vata), Madhya( Pitta), and Antya( Kapha). still, this is known as a " Nadi Dosha," and it can have an impact on children, If both mates have the same Nadi.
