How many guns does Milan have?
Kundali has 8 categories known as Kootas or Koots. In turn they have 36 Guns or Ganas which have to be matched for the bride and the groom. This system of horoscope matching as per the Vedic astrology system is also termed as Ashta Koota Milan.
Is gun Milan necessary?
Simply put, the main reason for kundali matching or kundali milan deemed necessary as per Vedic Astrology before marriage is to ensure that the married couple will have a blissful, prosperous and, long married life together. Hence, taking an astrologers guidance is vital to understand ones future partner better.
How is gun Milan done?
This matching process is called Gun Milan and is broken down into eight individual tests. Each test generates a certain number of Gunas (points), which are added together to provide an overall score. It is believed that if the number of Gunas is below 18, then the couple is incompatible.