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Marriage Compatibility
Introduction
Marriage compatibility is an important contribution of Jyotish to the world as only it can
foresee any problems in the married life of a couple and can precisely determine which
area shall the problem root from. This is done with kuta matching as enumerated by
Harihara in his immortal classic Prasna Marga. However, it is not possible to match all the
kutas and here we must appreciate that nothing in this world is perfect and we need to
compromise at various places. Compromises may be made in various kutas, however it
should not be made in the five important kutas namely vasya, mahendra, yoni, Janma Rasi
and lord of the Janma Rasi. There are three more kutas, which are to be considered very
important, viz., gana, dina and streedeergha. Besides this the Brahmins should also
consider Gotra Kuta.
There are two kinds of Kuta, one which contribute points towards the 36 point scheme and
the other does not. The Kutas which contribute to the 36 point schemes are Nadi, Rasi,
Gana, Graha Maitri, Yoni, Dina, Vasya and Varna in the decreasing order of importance,
with nadi kuta contributing the maximum of 8 points and Varna Kuta contributing the
minimum of 1. Even though these kutas can be used for getting a mathematical value of
relative compatibility, what is more important is to understand the nature of
compatibitlity. Thus, the kutas which do not contribute to the kutas need not be ignored
and checked for various aspects of marital relationship.
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The maximum point that can be attained in each of the kutas are mentioned against each
of the kuta in brackets.
Compatibility of physiological aspects

Nadi means several things but in reference to astrology, it signifies pulse or nervous energy
indicating the physiological and to a certain extent hereditary factors. The Hindu medical
works enumerate three Nadis or humours, viz., Vatha (wind), Pitha (bile) and Sleshma
(phlegm). A boy with a predominantly windy or phlegmatic or bilious constitution should
not marry a girl of the same type. The girl should belong to a different temperament. The
three Nadis are ruled by the different constellations as follows:
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Calendar (2)
Aditi (1)
Aprakash Graha (1)
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Ashlesha (1)
Chakras (1)
Principle: If the constellation of the groom and bride fall in different columns, then
agreement between the couple will be good. If the stars of the bride and groom fall in the
first of last column, it is passable, however they should not fall in the middle column.
Nakshatra Pada Kuta
Principle: If Nadi Kuta is not present on the basis of the Nakshatras, then the same may be
reckoned taking into account the Nakshatra Padas. Thus, the different quarters will be
governed by the three humors (Nadis). Beginning from Aswini 1, the counting should be
done forwards and backwards in threes as given below:.
Concepts (1)
Education (1)
Lost Horoscopy (1)
Mundane Astrology (1)
Pranapada (1)
Punarvasu (1)
Sarpa (1)
Trisphuta (1)
Upagraha (1)
sambandha (1)
In the example considered above, both the constellations fall in the middle line and hence
Nadi Kuta is completely absent.
2. Rasi Kuta: (7)

Happiness, auspiciousness and harmony in marriage
Principle 1: The male born in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Rasis from that of the female
should not enter into wedlock. If both have the same Janma Rasi, marriage can only be
done provided both are not of the same Janma Nakshatra. This means that the Janma Rasi
of the man should not be in the Adrisya portion from the Janma Rasi from the woman.
From any sign, the Adrisya (Invisible half) are the Lagna (beyond the cusp) to the 7th
(before the Cusp), for practical purpose this can be taken as 2nd to 6th.
Madhavacharya has given more specific effect of the placement of the males Janma rasi in
the unfavorable positions from the females Janma rasi. They are as follows:
2nd: Loss of Money
3rd: Sorrow
4th: Quarrels and Misunderstanding
5th: Loss of Children
6th: Diseases, Danger and Separation
Principle 2: Along with the placement mentioned above, the placement in the 8th and
12th from the Janma rasi of the Women is not favorable. This is understandable, that the
Dusthana placement of the mans rasi from that of womens cannot be favorable for
conjugal happiness as they would either be inimical or indifferent from each other.
Principle 3: Even if the lords of the mans and womans rasis are foe, if they are 7th from
each other, this can be accepted as very good.
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Riders:
1. If the Janma Rasi is of the male is not in a favorable place from the Janma Rasi of the
Female, the blemish can be reduced, if the lord of those rasis are mutually friendly.
However, the blemish intensifies, if the lords are inimically disposed.
2. When the women is born in an odd Janma Rasi, then the man born in the 6th and 8th
there from can be taken as an optional measure. If she is born in even Janma Rasi, the man
born in the 6th should be rejected and the 8th can be accepted.
3. If the Janma Rasi of both the man and women have vasya and do not have vedha, then
the 6th and 8th position of the mans rasi from the womans one can be accepted. We shall
study the vasya and vedha dosha later.
4. Harihara does not attach much blemish to the 3rd and 4th house positions for the Janma
Rasi of the male from that of the female as this shall neither indicate poverty, nor serious
quarrels leading to estrangement nor loss of children. Sorrow is a part and parcel of human
birth and this should not be taken as a criterion for marriage dissolution.
5. The same Janma Rasi is allowed as long as the couples dont have the same Janma
Nakshatra. However, if they happen to be the same, marriage is permissible provided it is
not Jyestha, Moola, Purvaashadha, Pushya, Aslesha, Magha, Hasta, Rohini, Dhanistha,
Shatabhisaj, Ardra or Bharani.
3. Gana Kuta: (6)

Increase of affection & bond with time between the partners
Principle: The Nakshatra are divided into three categories of Deva, Nara and Rakshasa.
Their compatibility is given below:
The Gana of the Nakshatras
There are three levels of analyzing this compatibility, nameloy:

a. Janma Nakshatra:
b. Lagna Nakshatra:
c. Chandramsa Nakshatra: Find the Nakshatra of the Chandra Navamsa for the boy and girl.
If there is compatibility or there is streedeergha, the objection of a boy of Nara gana
marrying a girl of Rakshasa gana can be safely ignored.
Astrologically three Ganas (temperaments of natures) are recognised viz., Deva (divine), Manusha (human),
and Rakshasa (diabolical). Deva represents piety, goodness of character end charitable nature. Manusha is a
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mixture of good and bad, while Rakshasa suggests dominance, selfwill and violence. These different
natures are indicated by the birth, constellation. A distaste for piety and religious disposition cannot be
easily associated with piety and religious nature. A difference in beliefs and dogmas cannot always be
overbalanced by sexual compatibility. Hence one born in a Deva constellation is not able to get on well
with a person born in Rakshasa constellation. BV Raman
BV Raman opines that Nara or a Deva man should not marry a Rakshasa girl unless there are
other neutralizing factors. But marriage between a Rakshasa man and a Deva or Nara girl is
passable. If marriage is brought about between prohibited Ganas there will be quarrels and
disharmony. So that the couple would always welcome an opportunity for separation and
divorce.
4. Graha Maitri: (5)

Life style & objectives of life, Psychological disposition
Principle 1: If the lords of the Janma Rasi of both are mutual friends or are owned by one
planet, the match is favorable.
Principle 2: The mutual placement of the lords of the Janma rasi of the couples should
determine the extent of the compatibility.
Graha Maitri Table
5. Yoni Kuta: (4)

Prosperity and financial stability
Principle: If the girl is born in a female Nakshatra and the boy is in a male, the couple will
have financial stability. If both are in female Nakshatra, there will be loss of wealth. If
both are in the male Nakshatras, it is to be rejected.
There are two kinds of Yoni Kuta:
1. Nakshatra Yoni
Hostile animals, which are to be avoided for Yoni Kuta

Cow and Tiger;
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Elephant and Lion;

Horse and Buffalo;
Dog and Hare;
Serpent and Mongoose;
Monkey and Goat;
Cat and Rat
There is various extents to which the Nakshatra yoni match. The following table shows the
extent of match between different yoni. The maximum is 4 and minimum is 0
2. Rasi Yoni:
Capricorn, Pisces : Pakshi
Cancer, Scorpio: Reptile
Aries, Taurus, Leo: Pasu
Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Aquarius, Sagittarius: Nara
Compatibility of Rasi Yoni
Pasu + Pasu Good
Pasu + Nara Fair
Pasu + Pakshi /Reptile Bad
Human + Pakshi /Reptile Bad
6. Dina Kuta: (3)

Length of married life
Principle 1: This is based on the Navatara Chakra of the female chart. In the Navatara
chakra, the 27 Nakshatras are divided into three groups of nine each, starting from the
Janma Nakshatra. The first group of 9 is called as Janmarsha, the 10th to 18th Nakshatra
from the Janma Nakshatra is known as the Karmarsha group and the 19th to 27th Nakshatra
is known as the Adhanarksha.
The mans Nakshatra in the 3rd (Vipat), 5th (Pratyak) or 7th (Naidhana) from the Janma
Nakshatra of the woman is harbinger of troubles and shows separation. The 6th (Saadhana)
Nakshatra is also inauspicious, however, not as bad as the 3rd/ 5th or 7th.
Principle 2: The man born in the 88th or 108th Navamsa from the Navamsa Moon of the
women is not auspicious. 88th Navamsa is the 4th Navamsa from the Navamsa Moon,
whereas 108th is the 12th from the Moon sign. 108th Pada is just the pada before the
Moons Nakshatra pada, whereas the 88th pada is 20 padas before the womans Janma
Nakshatra pada.
Principle 3: The farther the Janma Nakshatra of the boy from the Girls Nakshatra, the
better it will be for him for their happiness.
Pt. Sanjay Rath says:
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1.DinaKutameansmatingofchartsorcompatibilityfor'daytodaylivingandsharingofhappinessand
sorrow'.Theworddinasimplymeansdayandreferstothedaytodaylivingandsharing.
2.DinaKutaisbasedontheNavatarachakrawhichisalltoowellknownforastrologers.Thetransitofthe
natalMoononthevariousnaksatraisjudgedtogivefavorableandunfavorableresultstothemindandits
perceptionofthevariousevents.Thetransitinnaksatra3,5and7fromJanmarasiareconsideredvery
unfavorable.Thisisthebasisforthedinakutamatching.Thepointisthatwhentwopeoplemarrythenthey
shouldbesupportiveofeachotherduringthedaysofworryandtroubles.Forexampleonadaywhenthe
Moonisinthe3rdfromjanmanaksatraoftheboyandheissorrowfulthenthisshouldbestrongforthe
brideandsheshouldbeabletosupporthimtotideoverthedifficulties.Thatisthereasonwhydinakutais
necessary.
3.TounderstandtheworkingofDinaKutayouhavetostudythejanmaandlagnanaksatraofthecouple
anddeterminetheircompatibilityinboththejanmanaksatrai.e.Moonnaksatraaswellaslagnanaksatra.
Ifdinakutaisnotpresentinthejanmanaksatramatchingthenthecouplewillneverreallybecomevery
closetoeachotherandtheywillnotbeofanysupporttoeachotherduringdifficultdaysandsharingwillbe
low.Ontheotherhandifdinakutaisnotpresentfromlagnanaksatrathentheycannotagreeonmajor
issuesandshouldbeadvisedtorespecttheviewsoftheirpartnerinsteadofgettingintomeaningless
arguments.
Thisisalsooneofthereasonswhymarriagebetweencoupleshavingthesamejanmanaksatrawasnot
encouraged.
7. Vasya Kuta: (2)

Affection and love between the partners
This indicates the degree of magnetic control or amenability the wife or husband would be
able to exercise on the other.
Principle: If the Janma rasi of the man is the vasya rasi of the womens Janma rasi or vice
versa, then the vasya kuta prevails. If the grooms rasi happens to be the vasya rasi of the
bride, the bride shall dearly love the groom and vice versa. Thus, If the Janma rasi of the
man and woman happens to be the Vasya rasi of each other, then the affection among
them is the strongest.
The Vasya rasi for different rasis are given hereunder:
In the following cases, the rasi of the bride and groom becomes the Vasya rasi of each
other.
Gemini Virgo This is 4th 10th from each other
Cancer Scorpio This is 5th 9th from each other.
8. Varna Kuta: (1)

Ideals and Principles that drive the couples life
Principle 1: The six nakshatras beginning from Ashwini to Ardra, Punarvasu to Uttara,
Hasta to Jyestha and Moola to Shatabhisaj in the regular order represent the Brahmins,
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Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra, Anuloma and Pratiloma caste.

If the man and the woman belong to the same caste, then it is the best. Otherwise, if the
man belongs to the higher caste than that of the woman, it is permissible. However, if the
womans caste is higher than that of the man, it is not permissible.
Principle 2: Anuloma and Pratiloma: If one of them is Anuloma and other belongs to one of
the other four castes, then it is passable. However, this is rejected is one of them is
Pratiloma and the other one belongs to the rest four.
Kuta without points

9. Mahendra Kuta:
Blessings in the married life; Wellbeing; Longevity
Principle: If the Girl is born in the 4th Nakshatra from that of the Boy, it is Mahendra; if
she is born in the 7th, it is known as Upendra. Mahendra gives wealth and Upendra gives
children.
10. Stri Deergha:

Long life to the Husband
Principle: The male Nakshatra should be more than 15 stars away from that of the female.
If that is not so, long life of the male is not supported. Other factors like Navamsa have to
be considered.
Rider: This consideration can be ignored if Rasi Kuta and Graha Maitri is there..
11. Rajju Kuta:

The Asterism can be classified into 5 categories namely:
Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple do not fall in the same category, it is auspicious.
If the Nakshatra fall in the same category, the results are as follows:
Kantha Widowhood
Kati Poverty
Pada Distant Travels
Siro Death
Kukshi Loss of children
12. Vedha:
Obstacles in Married life
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Principle 1: The Nakshatra of the couple should not fall in the vedha group as mentioned
below.
Aswini and Jyeshta;

Bharani and Anuradha;
Krittika and Visakha;
Rohini and Swati;
Aridra and Sravana
Punarvasu and Uttarashadha;
Pusayami and Purvashadha;
Aslesha and Moola;
Makha and Revati;
Purvaphalguni and Uttarabhadrapada;
Uttaraphalguni and Purvabhadrapada;
Hasta and Satabhisha,
Mrigasira and Dhanishta.
Principle 2: Even if there is other agreement such as Vasya, etc., Vedha will prevail.
13. Gotra Kuta:

For prosperity of the lineage after marriage
Principle: If the boy and the girl belong to the same Gotra, it brings disaster to the
lineage. If the gotras are different, then the lineage shall prosper.
14. Vihanga Kuta:

Dominance of one partner over other
Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple indicate the same bird, it is auspicious.
Otherwise, one bird shall dominate over the other in the descending order of Peacock,
Cock, Crow, Pingala, Bharandhaka
15. Yonyanukulya:
Sexual compatibility
Principle: If the girl is born in a female Nakshatra and the boy is in a male, the couple will
have sexual compatibility. If both are in female Nakshatra, it is acceptable. If both are in
the male Nakshatras, it is to be rejected.
The male and female Nakshatras along with their yoni are given hereunder:
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16. Bhuta Kuta:

Prevailing element in the personality.
Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple are of the same bhuta, it is favorable. If they are
different, the results are as follows:
Fire+ Air Favorable
Earth +Other Favorable
Water+ Fire Bad
Nakshatra Bhuta: Psychological nature
Rasi Bhuta: Spiritual nature.
17. Vayanukulya:
Continuation of Lineage
Principle: If the groom is 3 times older than the bride, it is considered as good. If he is
twice old, it is passable; if he is older only by a few years, it results in sorrow. If the bride
is older, the family shall become extinct. Thus for such cases, it forebodes a death in the
family or there will be no male issues
18. Ashtakavarga:
Mental Compatibility
Principle 1: if the Janma Rasi of the groom falls in the sign which, in the Moons
astakavarga of the girls chart has more bindu, it is good. Similarly, if the Janma Rasi of
the Girl falls in a sign which, in the Moons astakavarga of the boy, has more bindus, it is
equally good.
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Principle 2: Find out the Kaksha in which the Moon is found in the girls horoscope. If the
Janma rasi of the boy falls in the sign of the lord of this Kaksha, the compatibility is good.
The reverse is also holds true.
Kakshya: Each sign is divided into 8 Kakshas of 3d 45m each lorded by Saturn, Jupiter,
Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon and Lagna.
19. Chittanukulya:
God's will
This is the overriding power of God and when two people are in love, the chart matching
becomes meaningless, as there is the will of God in this. If they are normal people then
their affection should be tested with time and if one is spiritual then his/her falling in love
for marriage and children has a divine purpose and is beyond the normal rules of Jyotish
compatibility. In this case, since the couple has expressed their love for each other, they
should be encouraged to enter wedlock.
20. Ayavyaya:
Income and Expenditure
Principle: Count from the Nakshatra of the bride to that of the groom. Multiply this
number by 5 and divide the product by 7. The reminder is Vyaya or expenditure. If the
counting is again made from the Janma Nakshatra of the groom and the same calculation is
repeated, the reminder indicates aya or gain or income.
If the aya is greater than vyaya, marriage brings all round prosperity. If this is reverse, the
couple will experience poverty.
21. RnaDhana:
Overall marital happiness
Principle 1: Count from Aswini to the Janma Nakshatra of the groom as well as the bride
and total them up. Add to this sum 13. From this total figure subtract 32. Divide the
difference by 5. Check the reminder for the following results:
X= Reminder [(Groom+Bride+1532)/5]
1 Acquisition of children
2 Death of one of the couple
3 Prolonged illness
4 Prosperity
5 N.A.
If the total after adding 13 does not come to 32, then the counting should be made from
Janma Nakshatra to Aswini.
Principle 2: Count from the Janma Nakshatra of the couple to Aswini. Add the two figures
and deduct the sum by 5. Check the reminder for the following results:
1
2
3
4
5
Prosperity
General progress
Calamities
Acquisition of wealth
Disasters
Principle 3: If the Janma Nakshatras of the groom and the bride fall in the first group
namely Ardra, Hasta, PurvaAshadha, UttaraAshadha, there will be great progress. If they
fall in the 2nd group namely, Krttika, Rohini, Mrgashira, Magha, PurvaPhalguni, Uttara
Phalguni, Anuradha, Jyestha, Moola, Dhanistha,, Shatabhisaj, PurvaBhadrapada, prosperity
shall follow immediately after marriage. However, if they fall in the 3rd group Aswini,
Bharani, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Uttarashadha, Sravana and Revati, expenditure and debts
shall follow the marriage.
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UpapadaMatching
Upapada is the arudha of the 12th house in any horoscope. This is computed by counting as
many houses from the 12th lord as the lord gained from the 12th house. If the upapada
falls in the 12th or the 6th house, then count 1oth from the sign again to arrive at the final
upapada.
Upapada tells a lot about the spouse, one who is committed to follow you for the whole
lifetime or at least for the duration of the marriage. The various results related to upapada
can be studied from jyotish classics such as Brhat Parashara Hora Shastra or Upadesha
Sutras of maharishi Jaimini. The matching of Upapada is very crucial as this shows, how the
images of the partners are related to each other and hence has a strong say on the marital
affairs and harmony. The matching criteria for upapada is given below
1. The Lagna of the bride should be in trine or 7th from the Upapada or in the paka
upapada and vice versa.
2. The Upapada and AL should be placed in Kendra or Trine or 3/11 to each other.
Otherwise, this shows lack of harmony in the relationship.
3. The 2nd of Upapada rules the longevity of the marriage. If the 2nd house or the lord is
afflicted by malefics such as nodes, then the marriage can be in serious troubles. This is
also true if the lord is debilitated and aspected by malefics.
4. The remedy of all marriage troubles is to fast on the day ruled by the Upapada lord.
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Marriage date
1. Marriage should normally occur in an odd year of the male and even year of the female.
Otherwise this forebodes troubles.
2. Marriage should happen when Jupiter aspects or transits the 2nd from Upapada.
Finding the marriage date using dasas such as Vimshottari, Narayana, Naisargika dasa etc
and through transits would be given in another article.
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Special Considerations
Exceptions the Kuta matching
The following are the salvaging factors, if present; one can ignore certain incompatibilities
in the Kuta.
1. The absence of StreeDeerga may be ignored if Rasi Kuta and Graha Maitri are present.
2. If the Rasi of the girl is odd, the 6th and 8th Rasis there from are friendly. If the Rasi of
the girl is even the 2nd and 12th there from become friendly. The evil due to the birth of
the bride in a Rakshasa gana star may be ignored if Janma Rasi being 2nd and 12th, 9th and
5th or 6th and 8th, the lords of the Rasis are the same or are mutual friends.
3. Though Graha Maitri is by far the most important, it need not be considered if the
couple has their Janma Rasis disposed in one and seven from each other.
4. Rajju Kuta need not be considered in case Graha Maitri, Rasi, Dina and Mahendra Kutas
are present.
5. The evil due to Nadi Kuta can be ignored subject to the following conditions:
6. The Rasi and Rajju Kuta prevail
7. The same planet is lord of the Janma Rasis of both the mate and the female
8. The lords of the Janma Rasis of the couple are friends
Common Janma Rasis and Nakshatras
In many cases, the Janma Rasis of the Janma Nakshatras of the bride and bridegroom
would be the same. Special attention is paid by astrological writers to such exceptions and
we shall throw some light on them for the edification of our readers.
Common Janma Rasi:
Views differ as regards the results accruing from the Janma Rasis being common. According
to Narada, common Janma Rasi would be conducive to the couple provided they are born in
different constellations. Garga opines that under the above circumstance, the asterism of
the boy should precede that of the girl if the marriage is to prove happy. Incase the reverse
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holds good (Streepurva). i. e., the constellation of the girl proceeds that of the boy, the
alliance should be rejected. This view is supported by other sages, viz., Brihaspati and
Bhrigu. In fact, the author of Muhurtha tattva goes to the extent of saying that in cases of
common Janma Rasi, provided the man's constellation is preceding the girl's, the Kutas or
adaptability need not be applied at all.
Common Janma Nakshatra:
This is a further extension of the principle of common Janma Rasi. The Janma Nakshatras
of the bride and bridegroom, being one and the same, are approved in case of Rohini,
Aridra, Makha, Hasta, Visakha, Sravana. Uttarabhadra and Revati. The effect would be
ordinary if the common Janma Nakshatras are Aswini, Krittika, Mrigasira, Punarvasu,
Pushya, Pubba. Uttara. Chitta, Anuradha, Poorvashadha and Uttarashadha, Bharani,
Aslesha. Common Janma Nakshatras is not recommended if the Nakshatras happens to be
Swati, Jyeshta, Moola, Dhanishta, Satabhisha and Poorvabhadra .
Here again certain ancient authors hold that even though the Janma Nakshatras are same,
the evil becomes nullified if the Padas are different. If the Janma Nakshatra belongs to two
signs (e.g., Krittika) the Pada of the bride should relate to the preceding sign. For
example, if Krittika is the common Janma Nakshatra, the bride should have her Janma Rasi
in Mesha and the bridegroom in Vrishabha. If, however, the common Janma Nakshatra
belongs to two signs equally (e.g., Mrigasira, Chitta, etc.) the sign for the first two
quarters should be that of the bridegroom.
The couple should not have the same Janma Rasi, same Janma Nakshatra and Pada.
However, in regard to Satabhisha, Hasta, Swati. Aswini, Krittika, Poorvashadha, Mrigasira
and Makha, the evil given rise to by virtue of common Janma Rasi, Nakshatra and Pada gets
cancelled if the couple are born in the first quarter.
Destructive Constellations
Certain parts of Moola, Astesha, Jyeshta and Visakha are destructive constellations
Moola (first quarter) for husband's father
Aslesha (first quarter) for husband's mother
Jyeshta (first quarter) for girl's husband's elder brother
Visakha (last quarter) for husband's younger brother.
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The Kuja Dosha

A person suffering with Kuja Dosa is vulnerable to physical abuse from the partner.
However, the dosha is counteracted by the conjunction of Mars with Jupiter or Mars with
the Moon; or by the presence of Jupiter or Venus in the ascendant.
BV Raman
The position of Venus and Mars is very important in judging marital relations. Mars whose element is fire
rules marriage. Where he is badly situated or associated in the horoscope of a male or female, it follows
that the sacerdotal fire gets extinguished soon. Such unfavorable situation goes under the name of Kuja
Dosha.
It must be noted that in determining marriage adaptability between two parties, there are several
elements of much more importance than Kuja Dosha. And the evil influence accruing from the bad position
of Mars is only one of the several elements.
It is unfortunate that throughout South India especially in the Tamil areas, much is made of the socalled
Kuja Dosham and this bugbear has been the means of destroying the happiness of many families by
preventing marriages otherwise very eligible and anxiously wished for. So far as our humble experience
goes it is only in the Kerala Sastra that mention is made of Kuja Dosha. The stanza runs thus: Dhana
vyayecha pathale jamitre chashtame kuja; Strinam bharthru vinasamcha bharthunam strivinasanam. This
means: "If Mars is in the 2nd, 12th, 4th, 7th and 8th houses in the horoscope of the female, the death of
the husband will occur; similar situation in the husband's horoscope causes the death of wife."
The Lagna represents body, the Moon, mind and Venus, sexual relations. Therefore, the houses have to be
reckoned with reference to all the three, viz., Lagna, Moon and Venus. The dosha (evil) is considered weak
when it exists from Lagna, a little stronger from the Moon and still more powerful from Venus.
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The second house signifies family; the twelfth represents comforts and pleasures of bed. The fourth rules
sukha or happiness. The seventh indicates husband and eighth represents longevity of the wife or husband.
Hence the position of Mars in these houses is supposed to produce this peculiar dosha or evil. If Kuja Dosha
obtains in the horoscopes of both the bride and bridegroom, the dosha gets cancelled. There are, of
course, many good combinations which assure marital felicity and much importance need not be given to
Kuja Dosha.
Granting that Kuja Dosha is a factor whose occurrence should not be ignored, there are antidotes which are
not generally known to the rank and file of Hindu astrologers. If Mars is placed in the signs mentioned
below corresponding to different houses, there shall not be any dosa:
2nd Gemini and Virgo
12th Taurus and Libra
4th Aries and Scorpio
7th Capricorn and Cancer
8th Sagittarius and Pisces.
In Aquarius and Leo, Mars produces no dosha whatsoever.
The dosha is counteracted by the conjunction of Mars and Jupiter or Mars and the Moon; or by the presence
of Jupiter or Venus in the ascendant.
______________________________________
Fixing the Marriage Muhurtha

The lunar months of Magha, Phalguna, Vaisakha and Jyeshta are good. Kartika and
Margasira are ordinary. The rest are not auspicious. Some sages opine that marriages can
be celebrated in Pushya and Chaitra provided the Sun is in Capricorn and Aries
respectively.
The following lunar days, viz., from the 11th day (dark half) to New Moon, Riktha Thithis,
8th, 12th and 6th should be rejected. The best lunar days are the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th,
11th and 13th (of the bright half).
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the best. Sunday and Saturday are
middling. And Tuesday should be invariably rejected.
The best asterisms are Rohini, Mrigasira, Makha, Uttara, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Moola,
Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadra and Revati. The first quarter of Makha and Moola and the last
quarter of Revati are inauspicious and they should be rejected. Constellations not
mentioned here are unsuitable and they should be avoided.
The following yogas should be rejected: Vyatipata, Dhruva, Mrityu, Ganda, Vajra, Soola,
Vishkambha, Atiganda, Vyaghata and Parigha.
Vishtikarana must invariably be discarded.
Among the zodiacal signs Gemini, Virgo and Libra are the best. Taurus, Cancer, Leo,
Sagittarius and Aquarius are middling. The rest are inauspicious.
Elements of Muhurtha Chart:
In the election of a Muhurtha for marriage, as many of the 21 dosha are possible and should
be avoided. The most important considerations however are
(1) The 7th house must be unoccupied by any planet
(2) Mars should not be in the 8th
(3) Venus should not be in the 6th
(4) Lagna should not be hemmed in between malefics
(5) Malefics should not occupy Lagna
(6) The Moon in the election chart should not conjoin any planet
Apart from the above, the usual Tarabala, Panchaka. etc., should be looked into. The
calculation of Panchaka and Tarabala would be given in another article.
Jupiter, Mercury or Venus in Lagna, malefics in the 3rd or 11th, would constitute a
formidable force in rendering the Lagna strong. The following are some of the special
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combinations which are supposed to fortify the marriage election chart:

1. Jupiter in the ascendant, Venus in the 8th and the Sun in the 11th Mahendra Yoga.
2. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 10th and the Sun and Mercury in the 11thVishnu Priya
Yoga.
3. Venus in the 2nd, Jupiter in the 12th, the Sun in the 8th and Saturn in the 6th
Sreenatha Yoga.
4. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 4th, Mercury in the 2nd and Saturn in the 11th Samudra
Yoga.
5. Mercury, Jupiter and Venus in Lagna Vijaya Yoga.
6. Venus and Jupiter in Lagna elevated or otherwise strong Jaya Yoga.
7. Saturn in the 3rd, Jupiter in the 6th, the Sun in the 10th and Mars in the 11th Pushya
Yoga.
8. Mars in the 3rd, Saturn in the 6th, Venus in the 9th, Jupiter in the 12th Maharshi Yoga.
9. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 11th Ardhama Yoga.
References:
1. Prasna Marga
2. Muhurtha BV Raman
Posted by Varahamihira at 11:23 AM
36 comments:
dewavrat buit said...
Dear Sarjit,
Excellent post. The articel is very informative. Congrats once again.
Yours
Dewavrat Buit
Thursday, October 07, 2004 8:56:00 AM
Sarajit Poddar said...

Dear Dewavrat,
Thank you very much for the appreciation. I feel encouraged with such comments from
a knowledgeable person like you.
Regards
Sarajit
Thursday, October 07, 2004 10:02:00 AM
Anonymous said...
Dear Sarajit,
This is the most comprehensively written artilce on marriage maching, I have ever
found on internet. Simply the best.
M.Imran
Saturday, October 09, 2004 5:56:00 AM

Dear M.Imran,
Thank you very much for the encouraging words. I shall do my best to put more such
articles on the net for the benefit of the Jyotishas.
Best regards
Sarajit
Sunday, October 10, 2004 10:31:00 AM
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Anonymous said...
Dear Sarajit,
Your article on marital compatibility is the best I have ever seen anywhere on the net
and it came as a divine help for me during the time when I am looking forward to marry
in near future.
I have few questions regarding the same and will be glad if you can answer those for
me.
1. I am born in Cancer rasi and Pushya Nakshatra and I am looking forward to marry a
girl with Gemini rasi and Mrigsira Nakshatra. This combination suffers from rasi and
nadi dosas, so does that mean people with this combination can never be happily
married ? Birth details for your reference are
Boy:27/7/76,6:25am,India(76e46,30n44),Gal:15/12/78,5:20am,India(81e26,21n13).
2. We live in the world of maya so can Upapada matching take importance over guna
matching ?
3. Are there any remedial measures to even out the dosas in marital compatibility ?
4. How about longevity aspect in the overall compatibility ?
Thanks,
Sameer
Monday, October 25, 2004 7:17:00 PM
Anonymous said...
Namaste Sarajit,
Your blog is a lovely place to hangout and learn the divine knowledge of Jyotish.
Thank you for posting frequently and sharing your knowledge with us.
May Sri Vishnu bless you,
Reema.
Tuesday, November 02, 2004 11:40:00 PM
Anonymous said...
Sir,
i am in deep mental trouble. My girlfriend and me have the same rasi(kanya) and same
nakshatra(hasta).my gotra is baschasha & her is kashayapa.
now can we both marry or it is forbidden? i am hearing that mytobemominlaw is
beginning to hint of separating.
kindly advise me at sandip.k.p@gmail.com
i would be highly obliged for life if u could advise at this critical juncture of life
regards
sandip
Monday, November 08, 2004 6:31:00 AM
Anonymous said...
Hello,
I think its a wonderful article that you have posted here.
I had a question though.
In the section: Common Janma Rasi, youhave mentioned that if the constellation of the
boy preceedes the girls then its all right. WHich constellation are you referring to and
how do we know if its preceeding or not?
Also, you mentioned there are three ways of analyzing gana kuta. But given just oone
table. How does one know the different nakshatras janma, lagna and the third one.
Would appreciate if you could let me know.
Thanks
Monday, November 08, 2004 10:12:00 AM
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Anonymous said...
dear Mr Sarajit,
your painstaking sincere efforts to compile from the renouned work of our great sages
is really commendable one. this type of articles will enhance our value system, our rich
heritage and put an end to the empty talk of those who claims the scientific
temperment and with half baked knowledge.my hearty congrats!
RS.Ravi
Monday, April 11, 2005 2:44:00 PM
Preethi said...
Sir,
Your post is quite comprehensive and helpful.But it has left me rather depressed
because I have mars in the 7th house in the sign of Aries itself and the 8th house is
occupied by Kethu. Is this considered as a Dosha ? Is there no remedy for this and what
sort of a horoscoope would be compatible for me ?? My star is swati and lagna is also
libra.Will it be difficult for me to get married... Please Please Pls kindly clarify my
doubt....
Regards,
Preethi
Monday, April 11, 2005 7:02:00 PM
Amala Gaura das said...

Sarajit,
This is a wonderful writing on this important subject. You have really distilled the
essential teachings. Thank you so much. It is a very much needed thing.
I have one question. Upapada Lagna does not have a point scale. How do we factor in
nonmatching upapada lagna since there are no points. Did the ancients reject such a
match outright?
I am also seeing for the first time that the paka upapada can be considered for a
positive match. This means that the house which contains the lord of one native's
upapada can be matched against the lagna of the other native in trines and sevenths?
I request some more clarity in this matter. You mention about the place for
compromise, so is there any place for compromise with upapada matching?
Thanks,
Amala gaura das
Monday, July 18, 2005 10:33:00 PM

Dear Amala Gaura Das,
Thank you very much for the appreciation. What I have given for the upapada is taught
by the tradition of Sri Jagannath Center, to which I belong.
In my understanding, the matching of upapada lagna shows kind of divine will for a
couple to come together and get involved in marriage. So far, I have not found a
horoscope where this rule has not worked. So it is more that finding the right match,
which is better shown by the Kutas which are used for matching. It shows which persons
shall exactly be involved in the marriage.
About the Paka Upapada, the Trines are not seen therefrom for the Lagna of the
spouse. It is just one of the place, where the Lagna of the spouse must be present
along with the trines and the 7th from the Upapada Lagna.
In case, you find in the horoscopes of a married couple, this matching doesnot work,
just check if you are looking at the right upapada. The upapada changes for each
subsequent marriage to the 8th house from its previous place. The definition of
marriage for this purpose is a person falling into a relationship with the intention of
marriage and continue it till at least one solar year.
Regards
Monday, July 18, 2005 11:58:00 PM
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Ganesh Lohia said...

Dear Sarjitji,
I am humbled by the depth of knowledge that you have put up on Marriage
Compatibility. While, I have myself had little knowledge about this subject, the article
that I came across today is by all means the most exhaustive and best.
To be frank, I am part of a developing team having a successful astrology portal
(www.astrogyan.com. While, our project has a detailed matching compatibility analysis
(free for all), it still is not close enough to what you have presented.
Our best wishes to you in your desire to go deeper in this subject. Hope we shall
continue to benefit from such great articles in future too. Thanks again for your
research.
The above opinions are my personal ones and do not constitute the same from my
company.
Yours
Ganesh Lohia
Sunday, September 11, 2005 12:53:00 PM
Anonymous said...
Lovely site over here...Needed to know if Graha maitri points have any special
significance for brahmins.Can low points in this kuta be ignored by any chance?
Awaiting an answer
Thanks Buddy
Friday, February 24, 2006 11:30:00 PM
Vikas said...
hi there,
Could you give me in whih cases can the graha maitri points can be ignored Please do
reply
Thanks buddy,
Sunday, March 05, 2006 6:03:00 PM
Vikas said...
Respected Sir,
You have said "Though Graha Maitri is by far the most important, it need not be
considered if the couple has their Janma Rasis disposed in one and seven from each
other."Could you explain in detail.Like what exactly does Janma rashi disposed in one
and seven from each other mean???/
Awaiting a reply,
Thanks
Sunday, March 05, 2006 6:17:00 PM
Anonymous said...
very good site...but mars dosha is cancelled if it is in its own house or in exalted
house..so please write about that too...since many of your readers are worried...those
who want more can read"marriagematching'astrologically by T.M.Rao (pustak mahal) or
better go to astrogyan.com and match it free....last but not the least..if you love
someone not even god's and separate you......
Monday, March 20, 2006 7:14:00 PM
Anonymous said...
In order to lead a happy married life, a couple need not pass all/most of the 'vedic
matching' tests. I am talking from personal experience here. If you matched my
husband's and my charts, you probably would say 'they suck' according to vedic
matching techniques. We tied the matrimonial knot 6 yreas ago, knowing very well that
our horoscopes didn't match. And NO, it was not a love marriage and although we have
our differences, we are loving being married to each other. Being practical and seeking
reasonable expectations from an arranged marriage has been our marriage saviour. Yes,
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we have not had children yet and if we can't have any for another 3 years, we both
would gladly love to adopt a couple of kids from any orphanage. I would say, more than
anything, a loving heart and a broad mindset is key for any relationship to work.
Sanjana
Saturday, March 25, 2006 8:39:00 PM
koolkarmaguy said...
Sir,
Its a nice comprehensive article covering vital aspects but the thing is i see a
incompatibility in the horoscope of me and my girl friend.She is dhanista and mine is
anuradha...can u tell me..how can i challenge my dad..who is astrologically
so..knowledgeable..
Cozz..we both are brahmins tooo...so..the horoscopes..r tearing us apart..donnow..
please respond to me
rajesh.nirvana@gmail.com
Thursday, July 13, 2006 5:34:00 AM
Synchronicity Evangelist said...

This is the widely used traditional method.
Recently I read Hart Defauw and Robert Sovobada's Light on Relationships that explains
some other time tested methods. One of the methods is of considering four
cornerstones: Asc, Sun, Moon, and Venus. Relationship (3/11, 5/9, 4/10, 2/12, and 6/8)
between four cornerstones of both chart is considered in this method.
Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:08:00 PM
Anonymous said...
Dear Sarjitji,
It was a pleasure reading your article. This is the first time I read something on
astrology and frankly could not understand the details of what the article talks about.
But yes, your article has given me enough motivation to read further and understand
this science. Thanks for introducing to this mystical world.
Since I did not understand much, I would request you to help me with something. I
came across your blog and article while researching for Rashi Maitri. My boyfriend's
family believes a lot in horoscope matching and got ours matched. Unfortunately, our
rashi maitri score is pretty low, only 0.5. Due to this, his parents are objecting to the
marriage. I want to know some solutions to this problem. What can I do to increase the
score or to minimise the effects of such low score? Can you please help me? The details
of me and my boyfriend are:
Girl: 21Oct 1980, 03.30 AM, Hapur (UP)
Boy: 08Oct 1979, 08.17AM, Muzaffarnagar (UP)
I shall be obliged if you can help me come out of this messy situation. I don't want to
loose my love in any condition. Please help me. My email id is
swa_ti2110@rediffmail.com
Thanks and regards
Swati
Thursday, November 02, 2006 2:37:00 AM
Anonymous said...
this astrological superstitious nonsense is what is diluting the essence of Hinduism as a
whole. To base the compatibility and sustainability of a marriage and family on such
unreliable means is poisonous. Marriage compatibility, buh? Why don't we all just figure
out whether or not our personalities mesh well with one another, instead of relying on
such rubbish.
Monday, January 15, 2007 1:49:00 PM
Anonymous said...
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Dear Sarajitji
very informative article on marriage compatibility.Your all articles are wonderful and
superb.If i want to ask any question or have any diffculty in understanding, would you
be kind enough to reply?
Monday, January 15, 2007 8:58:00 PM
Gautam said...
Dear Sarajitji,
I think you have lots of time to waste and thus displayed your work here. I have to
appreciate you in your efforts to spread misconceptions and stupidity around. People
like you are the cause of the backwardness we still see around us. I hope you better
utilize your time and dont waste it like this. Do yourself some good by doing some
activity or atleast sit quiet instead of writing nonsense.
Thanks,
Gautam
Tuesday, February 06, 2007 4:43:00 PM
Anonymous said...
i want to ask question about point 20>to calculate income and expenditure
my nakshatra is mrigshira
and girl's nakshatra is punarvasu
janma rashi is gemini for both
the expenditure is 18
and income is 2
However,the individual horoscope has good dhana yoga.

How would nakshatra act for income and expenditure?Pls comment.
Ritesh said...
Hello,
Could you please explain the following:
"Marriage should normally occur in an odd year of the male and even year of the
female. Otherwise this forebodes troubles. "
When you say odd year, should it be 26 years old and 27th running or 27 years old and
28th running.
Thanks,
Ritesh
Anonymous said...
Dear sarajit,
My star is rohini and my partners
is also rohini,
please let us know if we can
marry or will we face problems in
our marital life. we love each
other so much and do not wish to
part ways, my dob is 19/12/1972
time 13.00 bangalore india.
and her's is the 02/11/1974,
time is 10:10 am. lucknow, UP,
india. Please Mr sarajit, help us
and bless us and pray for us.
warm regards
umesh
Saturday, August 04, 2007 4:34:00 AM
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Anonymous said...
Sir, Excellent article. I really appreciate the way you had elborated several things. Now
i am able to uderstand, clear my doubts by reading the articles posted her.
Thanks a ton sir. Much appreciated
Regards,
Chaitanya Suryadevara
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:35:00 PM
madhuri said...
This is a dam good article. First time i read this type of Article in detail. Well
explained.
madhuri bata
Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:40:00 PM
Viknesh said...
Dear Sir,
The post is really very very informative and eye opener. Thank you soo much for the
effort and time spend. I look forward for more valuable posts like these from you.
Viknesh
ksviknesh@gmail.com
Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:51:00 PM
Raghavendra said...
Hello Sir,
Its a nice feeling to read all this stuff. It's informative...though i don't understand
much.I am always confused regarding astrology, but i do believe in its authenticity, and
do feel it is science beyond the understanding of the modern day scientists and
foreigners.
The one that gave me immense satisfaction is the article on Marriage Compatibility. I
am about to get married to the person i love. According to "Chittanukulya", it is written
that principles of astrology do not apply in case of love marriages. Is that true? Are
there any exeptions? Please enlighten me on this. I am desperately in need of an
answer.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 7:50:00 PM
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 5:31:00 PM
UK Horoscopes said...
Really fantastic your blog. I look forward to future posts.
Falling in love can be fun and adventurous and sometimes love can be confusing and
challenging. Have you ever wondered if your love life is affected by something greater?
Maybe your love life is not controlled by you at all.
Discover the personality traits of your partner by exploring your horoscopes embrace
them. Use them to add intense passion to your relationship.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 8:13:00 AM
Anonymous said...
thank u..........nice details...............
Monday, July 19, 2010 7:51:00 PM
Akshaya Venkat said...

Sir,
I am Akshaya
I compared mine and my lovers horoscope,
He Born on : 24/08/1991 13:24
Me on : 18/01/1991 10:10
When I look at the match according to North indian Tradition, I am getting 28/36
But while seeing in south indian tradition, it is only 4.5/10
Which on can i trust. is it possible for me to join with my partner?
Both of us are Dhanishtha Nakshatra.
Please tell me a solution.
With regards,
Akshaya
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:39:00 AM
Anonymous said...
Very informative. What are your comments or thoughts if the husband is chitra and the
wife is anuradha?
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:39:00 PM
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Compatibility of physiological aspects

1. Nadi Kuta: (8)

Point based Kuta

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2. Rasi Kuta: (7)

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3. Gana Kuta: (6)

The Gana of the Nakshatras

There are three levels of analyzing this compatibility, nameloy:

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4. Graha Maitri: (5)

5. Yoni Kuta: (4)

Hostile animals, which are to be avoided for Yoni Kuta

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Elephant and Lion;

6. Dina Kuta: (3)

Pt. Sanjay Rath says:

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7. Vasya Kuta: (2)

8. Varna Kuta: (1)

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Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra, Anuloma and Pratiloma caste.

Kuta without points

10. Stri Deergha:

11. Rajju Kuta:

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Aswini and Jyeshta;

13. Gotra Kuta:

14. Vihanga Kuta:

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16. Bhuta Kuta:

Rasi Bhuta: Spiritual nature.

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The Kuja Dosha

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Fixing the Marriage Muhurtha

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combinations which are supposed to fortify the marriage election chart:

Sarajit Poddar said...

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Amala Gaura das said...

Sarajit Poddar said...

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Ganesh Lohia said...

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However,the individual horoscope has good dhana yoga.

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