What is a good guna score for marriage?

In traditional Ashtakoot gun milan, 18 out of 36 is the minimum acceptable score. Scores of 24-32 are considered good to excellent. Above 32 is rare and highly auspicious. Below 18, pandits usually recommend checking dosha cancellation before proceeding.

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 10, 2026 • 9 min read

Manglik Dosha If You Were Born in the USA — Does Geography Change Anything?

By KundliMilan Research Team

Last updated: May 2026

Direct answer: no, being born in the USA does not change whether you have Manglik dosha.

Manglik dosha is determined by Mars's position in your birth chart — specifically which house Mars occupies at the moment you were born. That moment happened at a specific time and place. The astrology does not distinguish between a birth that happened in Mumbai and one that happened in Chicago. Mars was where it was.

But there is a related issue that does matter for US-born individuals: time zone accuracy. If your chart was calculated incorrectly because daylight saving time was ignored, the house positions may be off — which means the Manglik determination itself could be wrong. That is worth checking.

How Manglik dosha is actually determined

Classical Vedic astrology identifies Manglik dosha (also called Kuja dosha or Mangal dosha) when Mars occupies certain houses in the birth chart. The most widely used rule in North India checks the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, and 12th houses from Lagna. Some schools also check from the Moon and Venus.

These house positions are calculated from your exact birth time and place. The place determines the Lagna (ascendant sign), which sets the house framework. Mars's sign position is the same for everyone born on the same day worldwide, but which house Mars falls in changes based on Lagna — and Lagna shifts with birth location and time.

This is why an accurate chart requires the correct city and the correct local time — not a manually converted time that may or may not account for DST.

The DST problem for US-born charts

Many Indian-Americans have old horoscopes prepared by pandits in India who did not account for daylight saving time. This is especially common for people born between March and November in any year — the DST window in the US.

A one-hour error in birth time can shift the Lagna by one house, moving Mars from the 8th to the 7th house, or from the 7th to the 6th. That can change the Manglik determination. If you are working with an old chart and are uncertain whether DST was accounted for, it is worth recalculating.

See the full guide on time zones for US-born kundli for the exact steps to verify.

What to tell your parents

If your parents or in-laws are concerned about Manglik dosha for a US-born partner, the most productive thing is to get the chart recalculated with verified birth details — correct city, correct local time with DST confirmation — and then review whether any classical cancellation conditions apply.

Many people told they are Manglik have at least one cancellation condition that applies. The full list of cancellation conditions is covered in the Manglik dosha cancellation rules guide. A KundliMilan expert report — ₹249 (~$3) — covers cancellation analysis as part of the full matching report, which is often the clearest way to give parents a documented answer.

Remedies work the same regardless of location

If Manglik dosha is confirmed after verifying the chart, remedies — Mangal Shanti puja, Kumbh Vivah if applicable, Tuesday vrat, Hanuman Chalisa — can all be performed in the US. Many US cities have temples where pandits conduct these rituals for NRI families. They can also be performed via video with a pandit in India. The ritual efficacy is not location-dependent in classical tradition.

Frequently asked questions

Does being born in the USA affect whether you have Manglik dosha?

No. Manglik dosha is determined by Mars's position in your birth chart — specifically whether Mars occupies the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house (depending on the school of thought). That position is based on the exact time and place of birth. Geography does not change the rules. A person born in New Jersey with Mars in the 7th house has the same Manglik consideration as a person born in Delhi with the same chart.

What if my birth time is off because of daylight saving time — could that affect the Manglik determination?

Yes, this is a real concern for US-born individuals. If your chart was calculated with an incorrect time due to DST being ignored, the Lagna (ascendant) may be wrong by one house. Since Manglik dosha depends on Mars's house position — especially whether it falls in the 1st, 7th, or 8th — a Lagna error can change whether you appear Manglik from Lagna. Always verify DST was correctly handled in your chart.

My parents say I am Manglik because I was born in America — is that different from being Manglik in India?

There is no separate Manglik status for people born abroad. Your parents may be saying you are Manglik because the chart shows Mars in a sensitive house — that determination is the same regardless of birth country. What sometimes creates confusion is if the chart was calculated incorrectly due to time zone errors. Request a recalculation with your exact local birth time and city to confirm.

Can Manglik dosha be cancelled for NRI or US-born individuals?

Yes. The cancellation conditions are the same as for anyone else: Mars in own sign (Aries or Scorpio), Jupiter aspecting Mars, both partners being Manglik (double Manglik), Mars in certain specific positions, and others. These apply regardless of where you were born. A KundliMilan expert report covers all classical cancellation conditions for your specific chart.

If we are in the US, can we still do the Kumbh Vivah or Manglik puja?

Yes. These rituals can be performed anywhere. A pandit familiar with NRI ceremonies can perform them remotely via video if needed, or in person at a local temple. Many US cities have temples where these rituals are conducted for NRI families. The astrological remedy is the same regardless of location.