Is Ardra boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?

Ardra (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 18/36 (18–20 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Average. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Bhakuta dosha and Gana dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.

Is there Nadi dosha between Ardra and Dhanishtha?

No. Ardra is Adi nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.

Which nakshatras are the best match for an Ardra boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for an Ardra boy are Purva Phalguni (28.5), Ardra (28), Chitra (27), Purva Ashadha (27), Bharani (26), Swati (26).

Ardra Boy & Dhanishtha Girl Marriage Compatibility

18 / 36

AverageBhakuta doshaGana dosha

An Ardra groom (Manava gana, Adi nadi, dog yoni) and a Dhanishtha bride (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) match 18 of 36 gunas (50%) when the groom's Moon is in Mithuna and the bride's in Makara. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 18 to 20.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Adi nadi with Madhya nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	0 / 7	Rashis are 6/8 from each other — a 6/8 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	0 / 6	Ardra is Manava gana, Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	4 / 5	Mithuna is ruled by Mercury, Makara by Saturn.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Dog yoni (Ardra) with lion yoni (Dhanishtha).
TaraDestiny & longevity	3 / 3	Dhanishtha is star 18 counted from Ardra; Ardra is star 11 counted from Dhanishtha.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Mithuna is a human sign, Makara is a water sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	0 / 1	Mithuna is Shudra varna, Makara is Vaishya varna.

Score by rashi and pada

Dhanishtha spans two rashis, which changes Varna, Vashya, Graha Maitri and Bhakuta. Your pada decides which row applies — a free kundli shows it.

Groom Mithuna (all padas) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)18 / 36 Average
Groom Mithuna (all padas) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)20 / 36 Average

What this means

At 18 gunas, Ardra and Dhanishtha clear the traditional 18-guna threshold. They are in different nadis, so the most important koota scores its full 8 points.

Nakshatra matching is a first filter. A complete kundli match uses exact birth time to fix the pada and rashi, and adds Mangal dosha and dasha checks. Dosha cancellation rules are not applied here, so confirm with a qualified astrologer.

Reverse pair: Dhanishtha boy & Ardra girl — 19/36.

Best matches for an Ardra boy

Best matches for a Dhanishtha girl

Frequently asked

Is Ardra boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?: Ardra (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 18/36 (18–20 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Average. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Bhakuta dosha and Gana dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.
Is there Nadi dosha between Ardra and Dhanishtha?: No. Ardra is Adi nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for an Ardra boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for an Ardra boy are Purva Phalguni (28.5), Ardra (28), Chitra (27), Purva Ashadha (27), Bharani (26), Swati (26).

See the full 27×27 nakshatra matching chart, the Ashtakoota guide or the nakshatra reference.