Kundali — frequently asked questions
Kundali
What is a Kundali (birth chart)?
A Kundali, or Janma Kundali, is a Vedic birth chart that maps the positions of the planets, the Moon's nakshatra and the rising sign (Lagna) at your exact moment and place of birth. Every Vedic astrology reading starts from it.
Is the Kundali generator really free?
Yes. Generating your complete Vedic birth chart on RishiAstro is free.
What details do I need to generate my Kundali?
Your date of birth, exact time of birth and place of birth. The birth time matters because the Lagna (ascendant) and house positions shift roughly every two hours.
What is the difference between North Indian and South Indian charts?
They are two visual styles for the same astrological data. The North Indian chart is diamond-shaped with fixed houses, while the South Indian chart is square with fixed signs. RishiAstro generates both from your birth details.
Which ayanamsa does RishiAstro use?
By default we use the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, the standard in Indian Vedic astrology. You can also switch to Raman or KP (Krishnamurti) before generating your chart.
What is a Dasha period?
A Dasha is a planetary time-period in the Vimshottari system that shows which planet governs a phase of your life. Your Kundali includes your full Vimshottari Dasha timeline.
Can I download my Kundali as a PDF?
Yes. Once your chart is ready you can download the full report as a PDF to keep or share with a family astrologer. PDF download needs a free Google sign-in.
Do I need my exact birth time?
The more exact, the better. Ascendant (lagna) and house positions depend on birth time, so a few minutes can shift them. Date and place alone still give your Moon sign, nakshatra and dasha periods.
Is my birth information kept private?
Your birth details are used to generate your chart and report. See our Privacy page for exactly how your data is handled.
Matchmaking
What is Kundali Matchmaking (Gun Milan)?
Kundali Matchmaking, or Gun Milan, is the traditional Vedic method of checking marriage compatibility. Two birth charts are compared across eight kootas, or factors, for a combined score out of 36 gunas.
How many gunas are needed for a good match?
Out of a maximum of 36 gunas, a score of 18 or above is generally considered acceptable, and 24 to 32 is regarded as a very good match. A score below 18 is traditionally seen as unfavourable.
What are the eight kootas (Ashtakoot)?
The eight kootas are Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot and Nadi. Each looks at a different side of compatibility and adds its own points to the 36-guna total. RishiAstro shows a koota-by-koota breakdown.
What is Manglik (Kuja) dosha?
Manglik dosha forms when Mars sits in certain houses of a birth chart, and it is checked during marriage matching. RishiAstro gives a graded Manglik reading for both partners and shows whether it is balanced between them.
Is the matchmaking tool free?
Yes. The full Ashtakoot Gun Milan compatibility report and the Manglik analysis are free.
What details do I need for matchmaking?
You need the date, exact time and place of birth for both the bride and the groom. The more accurate the birth times, the more reliable the Gun Milan score and Manglik results.
Does this support South Indian (10 Porutham) matching?
Yes. Alongside the North Indian 36-guna Ashtakoot Gun Milan, the report includes the South Indian 10-Porutham method, so you can read whichever tradition your family follows.
Can I download the matchmaking report as a PDF?
Yes. After a free Google sign-in you can download the full compatibility report as a PDF, with the guna breakdown and Manglik dosha check included.