When Mahendra Porutham does not match, astrologers may look at two additional factors called Mara Porutham and Paal Porutham. Mara Porutham is related to Tree Matching, and Paal Porutham is known as Milk Matching.

These are sometimes used as supporting checks to understand family-related indications between the bride and groom when the Mahendra Porutham is not present.