Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Purva Bhadrapada girl?

Dhanishtha (boy) and Purva Bhadrapada (girl) score 20.5/36 (17.5–28.5 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 Purva Bhadrapada?

No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Purva Bhadrapada 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 & Purva Bhadrapada Girl Marriage Compatibility

20.5 / 36

AverageBhakuta doshaGana dosha

A Dhanishtha groom (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) and a Purva Bhadrapada bride (Manava gana, Adi nadi, lion yoni) match 20.5 of 36 gunas (57%) when the groom's Moon is in Makara and the bride's in Kumbha. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 17.5 to 28.5.

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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 2/12 from each other — a 2/12 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	0 / 6	Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana, Purva Bhadrapada is Manava gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	5 / 5	Both rashis are ruled by Saturn.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	4 / 4	Both share the lion yoni.
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Purva Bhadrapada is star 3 counted from Dhanishtha; Dhanishtha is star 26 counted from Purva Bhadrapada.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Makara is a water sign, Kumbha is a human sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	1 / 1	Makara is Vaishya varna, Kumbha is Shudra varna.

Score by rashi and pada

Dhanishtha and Purva Bhadrapada 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 Kumbha (pada 1, 2, 3)20.5 / 36 Average
Groom Makara (pada 1, 2) · Bride Meena (pada 4)25.5 / 36 Good
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Kumbha (pada 1, 2, 3)28.5 / 36 Good
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Meena (pada 4)17.5 / 36 Below Average

What this means

At 20.5 gunas, Dhanishtha and Purva Bhadrapada 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: Purva Bhadrapada boy & Dhanishtha girl — 19.5/36.

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Frequently asked

Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Purva Bhadrapada girl?: Dhanishtha (boy) and Purva Bhadrapada (girl) score 20.5/36 (17.5–28.5 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 Purva Bhadrapada?: No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Purva Bhadrapada 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.