Is Ashwini boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?

Ashwini (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 22/36 gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Average. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Gana dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.

Is there Nadi dosha between Ashwini and Dhanishtha?

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

Which nakshatras are the best match for an Ashwini boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for an Ashwini boy are Bharani (33), Pushya (29.5), Ashwini (28), Swati (27.5), Shravana (27), Ashlesha (26).

Ashwini Boy & Dhanishtha Girl Marriage Compatibility

22 / 36

AverageGana dosha

An Ashwini groom (Deva gana, Adi nadi, horse yoni) and a Dhanishtha bride (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) match 22 of 36 gunas (61%) when the groom's Moon is in Mesha and the bride's in Makara.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Adi nadi with Madhya nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	7 / 7	Rashis are 4/10 from each other.
GanaTemperament & nature	1 / 6	Ashwini is Deva gana, Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	0.5 / 5	Mesha is ruled by Mars, Makara by Saturn.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Horse yoni (Ashwini) with lion yoni (Dhanishtha).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Dhanishtha is star 23 counted from Ashwini; Ashwini is star 6 counted from Dhanishtha.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Mesha is a quadruped sign, Makara is a water sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	1 / 1	Mesha is Kshatriya 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 Mesha (all padas) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)22 / 36 Average
Groom Mesha (all padas) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)22 / 36 Average

What this means

At 22 gunas, Ashwini 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 & Ashwini girl — 21/36.

Best matches for an Ashwini boy

Best matches for a Dhanishtha girl

Frequently asked

Is Ashwini boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?: Ashwini (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 22/36 gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Average. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Gana dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.
Is there Nadi dosha between Ashwini and Dhanishtha?: No. Ashwini is Adi nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for an Ashwini boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for an Ashwini boy are Bharani (33), Pushya (29.5), Ashwini (28), Swati (27.5), Shravana (27), Ashlesha (26).

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