Question 1

Is Naksha really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes - completely. No ads, no signup, no paywall. Every feature on this site is free to use.

Question 2

Is my birth data stored or shared?

Accepted Answer

No. Your birth details are processed in your browser and never sent to a server. Nothing is stored, tracked, or shared.

Question 3

How accurate are the calculations?

Accepted Answer

Naksha uses the sidereal zodiac with Lahiri ayanamsa - the same standard used by the Indian government's official panchang. Positions are computed to arcminutes.

Question 4

What is a kundli?

Accepted Answer

A kundli (birth chart) is a map of where the planets were at the exact moment you were born. Vedic astrology reads this map to describe personality, strengths, and life patterns.

Question 5

Why do my signs differ from Western astrology?

Accepted Answer

Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac (season-based). Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac (star-based), which is currently ~24° behind. Most people's signs shift back by one.

Question 6

Do I need my exact birth time?

Accepted Answer

An approximate time works for most readings. The ascendant (lagna) changes every ~2 hours, so exact time gives the most precise chart - but Naksha handles approximate times gracefully.

Question 7

How does the love compatibility score work?

Accepted Answer

Naksha uses Ashtakoota matching - the traditional 8-factor system scoring 36 points total. Factors include emotional temperament (Gana), mutual attraction (Rasi), and life-force compatibility (Nadi).

Question 8

What's a good compatibility score?

Accepted Answer

18+ out of 36 is traditionally considered acceptable. 24+ is strong. But the score is a starting point - the detailed breakdown matters more than the number.

Question 9

What is Mangal Dosha?

Accepted Answer

Mangal Dosha (or Kuja Dosha) occurs when Mars sits in certain houses. Traditional matchmaking flags it, but modern astrologers weigh it lightly - Naksha shows it without alarm.

Question 10

Is this the same as a real kundli milan?

Accepted Answer

Yes - it's the same Ashtakoota system used by professional astrologers, computed automatically and explained in plain English.

Question 11

What does FLAMES stand for?

Accepted Answer

Friends, Lovers, Affectionate, Marriage, Enemies, Siblings - the six possible relationship outcomes the game assigns to two names.

Question 12

How is the FLAMES result calculated?

Accepted Answer

Common letters between the two names are struck out, then the remaining letter count is used to eliminate FLAMES letters one by one until one remains. That letter is your result.

Question 13

Is FLAMES astrology?

Accepted Answer

No - it's a classic pen-and-paper name game, not astrology. It's here for fun. For a real compatibility reading, try the Love Match tool.

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