Horoscope Calculator for Marriage Biodata — Find Your Rashi, Nakshatra & Manglik Status Free
Enter your date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth. This calculator returns your Rashi (Vedic moon sign), Nakshatra (birth star), Pada (quarter), Nadi, Gan, and Manglik status — calculated using the Lahiri Ayanamsha standard used by Indian astrologers and required for Hindu marriage horoscope matching. Results appear in the exact format used in a marriage biodata, with a copy button next to each field. If you do not know your birth time, enter 12:00 noon — Rashi is usually accurate unless your birth falls near a Moon sign change. Nakshatra may vary by a few degrees without exact time; verify with a purohit if horoscope matching for your family requires absolute precision.
What these fields mean for your marriage biodata
Rashi — Your Vedic Moon Sign
The Rashi field in a Hindu marriage biodata is your Vedic moon sign — not your Western sun sign. This distinction matters because many people know their Western sun sign from newspaper horoscopes, and that is not the same thing.
Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac — the Sun's position relative to the Earth's seasonal cycle. Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac — the actual position of the planets against the background of fixed stars. Because Earth's axis has precessed over thousands of years, the two systems now differ by about 23–24 degrees. This means your Vedic Rashi and your Western sun sign are almost never the same.
What to write in the biodata: The Sanskrit name — "Vrishchika" not "Scorpio." South Indian (particularly Tamil) biodatas use the Tamil equivalents: Mesham, Rishabham, Mithunam, Katakam, Simmam, Kanni, Tulam, Vrichigam, Dhanusu, Makaram, Kumbham, Meenam.
Nakshatra — Your Birth Star
The Nakshatra (also written Nakshatram or Natchathiram in Tamil) is your birth star — the constellation the Moon was passing through at the time of your birth. There are 27 Nakshatras, each spanning 13°20' of the 360° zodiac. The Moon takes approximately one day to transit each Nakshatra.
Nakshatra is used for naming the baby, marriage matching (most of the Gun Milan calculation is Nakshatra-based), Muhurat selection for wedding dates, and identifying Nadi, Gan, and other compatibility parameters.
What to write in the biodata: The Nakshatra name in Sanskrit or the community-standard form. South Indian (Tamil) biodatas use the Tamil form — Ashwini becomes Aswini, Chitra becomes Chitrai, and so on.
Pada — The Quarter
Each Nakshatra is divided into four Padas (quarters). The Pada is used primarily for baby name selection — each Pada corresponds to specific starting sounds for the name (Akshar). The Pada is not always included in the biodata itself, but is important when consulting a purohit for the Janma Akshar.
Nadi — The Most Important Gun Milan Factor
Nadi carries 8 points in the Ashta Koota (8-factor) Gun Milan system — the highest weight of any single factor. The 8 Kootas and their points: Varna (1) + Vashya (2) + Tara (3) + Yoni (4) + Graha Maitri (5) + Gana (6) + Bhakoot (7) + Nadi (8) = 36 total points. A minimum of 18 points is generally expected for the match to proceed.
Nadi Dosha: Occurs when both the boy's and girl's Nakshatra belong to the same Nadi. Costs 8 points in the Gun Milan score. Some astrologers recognise specific cancellations — consult a Jyotishi for cancellation assessment.
In the biodata: Nadi is written as "Adi," "Madhya," or "Antya." Some biodata formats include it under horoscope details; others leave it for the Jathagam exchange.
Gan — Gana Koota
Gan (or Gana) reflects temperament and nature — Deva Gan (gentle, generous), Manav Gan (worldly, practical), or Rakshasa Gan (strong-willed, intense). Gana Koota carries 6 points in the Gun Milan score. Same Gana is ideal; Deva-Manav is acceptable; Rakshasa-Deva is considered the most challenging combination by traditional astrologers, though modern astrologers weigh this less strictly.
Manglik Status — The Most Asked-About Field
Manglik (Mangal Dosh, Kuja Dosha) is the most asked-about horoscope field on matrimonial platforms — and also the most misunderstood. Mars (Mangal) is considered inauspicious for marriage when it occupies the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of the birth chart (South Indian tradition also includes the 2nd house). Approximately 40% of people are Manglik by this calculation — far too prevalent to be as alarming as popular culture treats it.
The most important cancellation: if both partners are Manglik, the dosha is considered to cancel out. Other recognised cancellations include Mars in its own sign (Aries or Scorpio), Mars in exaltation (Capricorn), or Mars aspected by Jupiter — these vary by tradition and Jyotishi.
What to write in the biodata: "Manglik," "Non-Manglik," or "Partial Manglik." Do not leave this field blank in a Hindu biodata shared with traditional families — a blank is read as avoidance, which creates more concern than a straightforward answer. Manglik status is not a reason to reject a match outright; most families treat it as one factor among many.
What if I don't know my birth time?
Rashi without birth time: Usually accurate. The Moon changes Rashi every 2.25 days, so unless your birth happened to fall in the 2–4 hour window when the Moon was transitioning between two signs, the Rashi will be the same regardless of exact birth time.
Nakshatra without birth time: Less reliable. The Moon transitions between Nakshatras roughly every 24–27 hours. If your birth time is off by 12 hours, you might land on a different Nakshatra. Ask your parents for even an approximate time of day — morning, afternoon, evening, or night narrows the window significantly.
If the birth record is genuinely lost, some families use a Prasna Kundali (horary chart cast for the moment of inquiry) as a substitute — this is a discussion for a trusted Jyotishi, not for a calculator. For the biodata, write "Birth time not known — Rashi: [value]" and be honest about the uncertainty.
Gotra — why this calculator can't compute it
Gotra is not an astronomical calculation. It cannot be derived from your date, time, or place of birth — it is a patrilineal clan lineage. The Gotra of your father is your Gotra, and his came from his father, back through the male line to a founding Vedic sage.
North Indian biodatas commonly list: Kashyap, Bharadwaj, Atri, Vishwamitra, Vashishth, Sandilya, Garg, Parashara, Kaushik. South Indian (Tamil Brahmin) biodatas commonly list: Kashyap, Bharadwaj, Harita, Srivatsa, Mudgala, Koundinya, Angirasa. Marathi families often use Kul alongside or instead of Gotra.
How to find your Gotra: Ask your father, or a senior male relative if he doesn't know. If it is genuinely unknown across generations, write "Gotra not known" — not "N/A," which incorrectly implies it doesn't apply.
How to use these results in your biodata
Once the calculator shows your results, here is exactly where each field goes in the Personal Details section of your biodata:
Rashi: Vrishchika
Nakshatra: Anuradha, Pada 3
Nadi: Antya
Gan: Deva
Manglik: Non-Manglik
Gotra: ask your father — cannot be calculated
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Enter your date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth in the calculator above. Your Rashi (Vedic moon sign) is calculated from the position of the Moon at the exact moment of your birth using the Lahiri Ayanamsha system, which is the standard for Indian astrology and marriage matching. The result appears in both Sanskrit and English — copy it directly into your biodata form. If you do not know your exact birth time, use 12:00 noon as an approximation — the Rashi result is usually accurate unless your birth was near the transition between two Rashis.
What is the difference between Rashi and sun sign?
Rashi is your Vedic moon sign — the zodiac sign the Moon was in at the time of your birth. Your Western sun sign is determined by the position of the Sun, which changes only once a month. The Moon moves through all 12 zodiac signs in about 28 days, making the Rashi far more specific to your exact date and time of birth. When Indian families ask for your Rashi, they mean the Vedic moon sign — not your Western sun sign. Aries in Western astrology is Mesha in Vedic; the signs have the same names but the calculation method differs because Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac while Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac.
What is Manglik in a marriage biodata?
Manglik (also called Mangal Dosh or Kuja Dosha) refers to the placement of the planet Mars in specific houses of your birth chart — houses 1, 4, 7, 8, or 12. Approximately 40% of people are Manglik by this calculation, which means it is quite common. The traditional concern is that a Manglik person should ideally marry another Manglik person for compatibility. However, many astrologers recognize exceptions and cancellations — if both partners are Manglik, the dosha is considered neutralised. Most modern Hindu families check Manglik status as one of several compatibility factors, not as an absolute deciding criterion.
What is Nadi in a marriage biodata?
Nadi is one of the eight criteria (Ashta Koota) assessed during Hindu horoscope matching (Gun Milan). Each of the 27 Nakshatras belongs to one of three Nadis — Adi, Madhya, or Antya. Nadi carries 8 points in the Gun Milan scoring system, which is the highest weightage of all eight criteria. Nadi Dosha occurs when both the boy and girl share the same Nadi — it is considered inauspicious and reduces the score by 8 points. This makes Nadi one of the most important fields to fill accurately in a Hindu marriage biodata.
How do I find my Gotra for a marriage biodata?
Gotra cannot be calculated from your birth details — it is a patrilineal clan lineage passed through your father. Ask your father or paternal grandfather; it is almost always known in the family. Common Brahmin Gotras include Kashyap, Bharadwaj, Atri, Vishwamitra, Vashishth, and Sandilya. Common Aggarwal/Vaishya Gotras include Garg, Goyal, Bansal, Mittal, Singhal, and Mangal. If your Gotra is genuinely unknown after asking elders, write 'Gotra not known' — do not leave the field blank or guess.
Is Manglik status permanent or can it change?
Manglik status is calculated from your birth chart — it is a fixed calculation based on where Mars was when you were born and does not change over time. However, many astrologers recognise specific cancellations (parihar) that neutralise the dosha: if Mars is in its own sign (Aries or Scorpio), or in certain other positions, the dosha may be cancelled. The most common cancellation is when both partners are Manglik. For a definitive assessment with cancellations considered, consult a qualified Jyotishi with the full birth chart.