What is a good guna score for marriage?

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Is 16 out of 36 guna match good for marriage?

16/36 is below the traditional minimum of 18 gunas. It indicates weak compatibility on key Ashtakoot factors. Marriage may still be possible if major doshas (Nadi, Bhakoot, Manglik) are absent or cancelled, but a qualified astrologer should verify the full horoscope before deciding.

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May 17, 2026 • 5 min read

How to Explain Manglik Dosha to Your Non-Indian Partner

By KundliMilan Research Team

Last updated: May 2026

Manglik Dosha is a Vedic astrology concept where Mars's position in your birth chart is considered significant for marriage compatibility. In Indian tradition, if Mars occupies certain houses in your chart, you are said to be "Manglik." Families check this before finalizing a marriage match. The check requires your date, time, and city of birth. That is the entire input. The output is: Manglik or not, how strong it is, and whether any classical conditions cancel it.

The one-paragraph explanation you can give your partner

Think of it like a compatibility score your family uses. It is not a curse. It is not a prophecy. It is a calculation based on where Mars was in the sky when you were born. Roughly 40-50% of people have some form of Manglik Dosha, so your partner is not being singled out.

The result is one of three things: not Manglik, Manglik with a cancellation condition that neutralizes it, or Manglik without cancellation. Most people fall into the first two categories. Even the third category is not a rejection — it is information families weigh alongside everything else.

The check takes 10 minutes. It does not require a pandit visit, a ceremony, or any spiritual participation. Just birth details.

What your partner actually needs to do

Provide three things: date of birth, time of birth (approximate is fine if exact is unknown), and city of birth. That is all. The calculation runs automatically.

No belief required. No commitment. Your partner is supplying data points, not participating in a ritual. If they are born outside India — in New York, Chicago, London, anywhere — the calculator handles the time zone. The Manglik Dosha calculation works for any birth location.

If your partner does not know their exact birth time, use an approximate window. The Manglik determination from the Moon sign does not require time at all. The Lagna-based check does, but an approximate time within an hour is usually enough.

What the result means in practice

Three possible outcomes:

Not Manglik. The family's concern is answered. Show them the report. Done.

Manglik with cancellation. One of the 6 classical cancellation conditions applies — Mars in its own sign, Jupiter aspecting Mars, both partners being Manglik, or others. This effectively resolves the concern in classical Vedic tradition. The report documents exactly which condition applies.

Manglik without cancellation. This is where families look more carefully. It does not mean the match cannot proceed. It means the dosha is a factor they weigh — alongside the overall compatibility score, the partner's chart, and everything else. Many couples with uncancelled Manglik marry happily. The family uses this as one data point, not a verdict.

What to say if your partner asks whether this is real

Honest answer: Vedic astrology is a system that some Indian families use for marriage decisions. The question of whether planetary positions have causal power over marriage outcomes is separate from the question of whether the check matters for your relationship.

Your family uses it. That makes it real in the practical sense. Your partner does not have to believe the system is accurate. They just need to understand that their refusal to participate signals something to your family that has nothing to do with the astrology itself.

For interfaith and cross-cultural matches, this framing usually works: the Manglik check is one item on your family's list. Completing it removes the item. That is the whole point.

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Frequently asked questions

My partner is not Indian — can their chart still be checked for Manglik Dosha?

Yes. Vedic astrology calculates charts for any birth location worldwide. Mars was in the same sign on any given day regardless of where someone was born. Your partner needs to provide their date of birth, approximate time of birth, and city of birth. That is all the information required for a Manglik check.

Does my partner need to believe in astrology for the check to count?

No. The check is a data input and calculation. Your partner does not need to hold any belief about astrology. They are providing birth details, not making a spiritual commitment. Many people in this situation treat it the same way they would treat a background check — something the family asks for, not something that requires personal buy-in.

What if my partner refuses to get the chart checked?

That is a relationship conversation, not an astrology one. If your family considers Manglik status a condition for approval, your partner's refusal creates a real conflict that has nothing to do with the calculation itself. The most productive framing: this is a data point my family uses, the process takes 10 minutes, and the result is just information. If that framing does not help, the issue is the family dynamic — the Manglik check is just the surface.

Will my partner's result be different because they were born outside India?

No. Mars's position in the birth chart depends on the date, time, and location of birth. The location determines the house framework — not whether the result is valid or applies differently. A person born in Chicago, London, or Sydney gets the same type of Manglik analysis as someone born in Delhi. The calculation accounts for the birth city coordinates.

How do I get a Manglik check for my non-Indian partner?

Go to the Manglik Dosha check page. Enter your partner's name, date of birth, birth time, and birth city. The system handles US and international time zones automatically. The full report — Manglik yes or no, severity, cancellation conditions — is available for $29. It comes as a PDF you can share with your family.