Gun Milan (or Ashtakoot Milan) is the Vedic 36-point system for assessing marriage compatibility, based on the bride's and groom's Moon nakshatras. The 8 koots (categories) are: Varna (1 pt), Vashya (2 pts), Tara (3 pts), Yoni (4 pts), Graha Maitri (5 pts), Gana (6 pts), Bhakoot (7 pts), Nadi (8 pts) — totalling 36. Scores above 18 are generally considered compatible; 24+ is excellent. Specific koots (Nadi, Bhakoot, Gana) carry larger weight individually. Modern practice supplements gun milan with full chart synastry.
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Gun Milan
Vedic 36-point marriage compatibility based on Moon nakshatra matching.