Kundli match-making is done at large before finalizing marriages. This matchmaking is based on the points matched in the eight gunas namely - Varn, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Grahmaitri, Gana, Bhakoot and Nadi. Of the 36 gunas considered for marriage match-making, Bhakoot is the 7th koota in the ashtakoota matching. 

What is Bhakoot Dosha?

Bhakoot Dosha is a vital factor when kundli is matched according to 'Ashtkoota Guna Milan', as it helps understand the compatibility of health and emotions of the couple after marriage. Bhakoot is situated 2nd from the top and 7th from the bottom. As per the laws of Gun Milan, Gunas are allotted for Kundli matching. For a marriage to flourish, the effects of Bhakoot dosha must be nullified.

Combinations of Bhakoot Dosha

As per Bhakuta Dosha, couples having the combination of 1/1, 1/7, 3/11 or 4/10 score a 7 on 7, and have a successful married life. However, a marriage can be unsuccessful when the unfavorable combinations of 6-8, 9-5, or 12-2 are formed in the moon signs in the birth chart of couples. Eg. - The moon of the boy will be eighth from the moon of the girl, while the moon of the girl will be sixth from the moon of the boy. Here, a combination of 6 and 8 is created.