Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Krittika girl?

Dhanishtha (boy) and Krittika (girl) score 24.5/36 (24.5–30.5 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Good. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Bhakuta dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.

Is there Nadi dosha between Dhanishtha and Krittika?

No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Krittika is Antya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.

Which nakshatras are the best match for a Dhanishtha boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Dhanishtha boy are Vishakha (31.5), Shravana (29), Swati (28), Dhanishtha (28), Ashlesha (27), Uttara Ashadha (26.5).

Dhanishtha Boy & Krittika Girl Marriage Compatibility

24.5 / 36

GoodBhakuta dosha

A Dhanishtha groom (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) and a Krittika bride (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, sheep yoni) match 24.5 of 36 gunas (68%) when the groom's Moon is in Makara and the bride's in Vrishabha. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 24.5 to 30.5.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Madhya nadi with Antya nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	0 / 7	Rashis are 5/9 from each other — a 5/9 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	6 / 6	Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana, Krittika is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	5 / 5	Makara is ruled by Saturn, Vrishabha by Venus.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Lion yoni (Dhanishtha) with sheep yoni (Krittika).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Krittika is star 8 counted from Dhanishtha; Dhanishtha is star 21 counted from Krittika.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Makara is a water sign, Vrishabha is a quadruped sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	1 / 1	Makara is Vaishya varna, Vrishabha is Vaishya varna.

Score by rashi and pada

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

Groom Makara (pada 1, 2) · Bride Mesha (pada 1)26 / 36 Good
Groom Makara (pada 1, 2) · Bride Vrishabha (pada 2, 3, 4)24.5 / 36 Good
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Mesha (pada 1)26 / 36 Good
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Vrishabha (pada 2, 3, 4)30.5 / 36 Good

What this means

At 24.5 gunas, Dhanishtha and Krittika 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: Krittika boy & Dhanishtha girl — 24.5/36.

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Frequently asked

Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Krittika girl?: Dhanishtha (boy) and Krittika (girl) score 24.5/36 (24.5–30.5 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Good. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Bhakuta dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.
Is there Nadi dosha between Dhanishtha and Krittika?: No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Krittika is Antya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for a Dhanishtha boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Dhanishtha boy are Vishakha (31.5), Shravana (29), Swati (28), Dhanishtha (28), Ashlesha (27), Uttara Ashadha (26.5).

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