Kundali Matching vs Porutham

Kundali matching (36 Guna / Ashta-Kuta)

Kundali matching scores compatibility out of 36 points across eight Kootas: Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Rasi (Bhakut), and Nadi.

Traditionally, a total of 18 or more is often considered acceptable for marriage, though families may also weigh individual Kootas and the full birth chart.

Porutham (10 Porutham)

Porutham is widely used in South India. It checks ten factors—such as Dina, Gana, Mahendra, Yoni, Rasi, Rajju, Vedha, Vasiya, Nadi, and Stree Deerkha—to assess match suitability.

Dina relates to star-count harmony; Gana to temperament (Deva / Manushya / Rakshasa); Yoni to animal pairing; Rasi to Moon sign agreement; Vasiya (like Vashya) to mutual attraction; Nadi to hereditary grouping; Mahendra, Rajju, Vedha, and Stree Deerkha use additional nakshatra tables in classical hand matching.

For short definitions of each name, see https://astro.utilcube.com/porutham#porutham-meanings. For the eight Kootas of 36 guna, see https://astro.utilcube.com/kundali-matching#koota-meanings.

The two systems use birth Moon and related rules but organise them differently; both need accurate birth date, time, and place.

Which should you use?

Use the tradition your family or astrologer follows. Many people check both for perspective. Our site offers Kundali matching and Porutham as separate tools so you can compare.