Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Punarvasu girl?

Dhanishtha (boy) and Punarvasu (girl) score 18.5/36 (14–22 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 Dhanishtha and Punarvasu?

No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Punarvasu is Adi 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 & Punarvasu Girl Marriage Compatibility

18.5 / 36

AverageBhakuta doshaGana dosha

A Dhanishtha groom (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) and a Punarvasu bride (Deva gana, Adi nadi, cat yoni) match 18.5 of 36 gunas (51%) when the groom's Moon is in Makara and the bride's in Mithuna. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 14 to 22.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Madhya nadi with Adi nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	0 / 7	Rashis are 6/8 from each other — a 6/8 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	1 / 6	Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana, Punarvasu is Deva gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	4 / 5	Makara is ruled by Saturn, Mithuna by Mercury.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Lion yoni (Dhanishtha) with cat yoni (Punarvasu).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Punarvasu is star 12 counted from Dhanishtha; Dhanishtha is star 17 counted from Punarvasu.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Makara is a water sign, Mithuna is a human sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	1 / 1	Makara is Vaishya varna, Mithuna is Shudra varna.

Score by rashi and pada

Dhanishtha and Punarvasu 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 Mithuna (pada 1, 2, 3)18.5 / 36 Average
Groom Makara (pada 1, 2) · Bride Kataka (pada 4)22 / 36 Average
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Mithuna (pada 1, 2, 3)19.5 / 36 Average
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Kataka (pada 4)14 / 36 Below Average

What this means

At 18.5 gunas, Dhanishtha and Punarvasu 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: Punarvasu boy & Dhanishtha girl — 17.5/36.

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Frequently asked

Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Punarvasu girl?: Dhanishtha (boy) and Punarvasu (girl) score 18.5/36 (14–22 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 Dhanishtha and Punarvasu?: No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Punarvasu is Adi 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.