Is matchmaking necessary for marriage?

It is necessary to check the ashta-koota matching when the two people looking forward to marry are not known to each other. As part of kundli matching the compatibility of their nature, sexual abilities, attitudes and tendencies are matched in order to check if they are the right partners.

What are the matches required for marriage?

When is a marriage approved For approving a marriage, there must be not less than 18 Guna matches between the bride and the grooms horoscopes. If the matching Gunas are less than 18, then the proposed match is not approved. If 18 to 25 Gunas match, then it is demed as a good marriage.