Kundali — frequently asked questions

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. It is the foundation of every Vedic astrology reading.

Yes. Generating your complete Vedic birth chart on RishiAstro is completely free — no sign-up and no payment. You can also download the full chart as a PDF.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kundali Matchmaking, or Gun Milan, is the traditional Vedic method of checking marriage compatibility between two people by comparing their birth charts across eight kootas (factors) for a combined score out of 36 gunas.

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.

The eight kootas are Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot and Nadi. Each measures a different dimension of compatibility and carries its own points toward the 36-guna total. RishiAstro shows a koota-by-koota breakdown.

Manglik dosha occurs when Mars sits in certain houses of a birth chart and is considered in marriage matching. RishiAstro gives a graded Manglik reading for both partners and indicates whether it is balanced between them.

Yes. The full Ashtakoot Gun Milan compatibility report and the Manglik analysis are completely free, with no account required.

The date, exact time and place of birth for both the bride and the groom. Accurate birth times give the most reliable Gun Milan score and Manglik results.