Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Shatabhisha girl?

Dhanishtha (boy) and Shatabhisha (girl) score 26/36 (26–34 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 Shatabhisha?

No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Shatabhisha 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 & Shatabhisha Girl Marriage Compatibility

26 / 36

GoodBhakuta dosha

A Dhanishtha groom (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) and a Shatabhisha bride (Rakshasa gana, Adi nadi, horse yoni) match 26 of 36 gunas (72%) when the groom's Moon is in Makara and the bride's in Kumbha. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 26 to 34.

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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	6 / 6	Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana, Shatabhisha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	5 / 5	Both rashis are ruled by Saturn.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Lion yoni (Dhanishtha) with horse yoni (Shatabhisha).
TaraDestiny & longevity	3 / 3	Shatabhisha is star 2 counted from Dhanishtha; Dhanishtha is star 27 counted from Shatabhisha.
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 spans 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 (all padas)26 / 36 Good
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Kumbha (all padas)34 / 36 Excellent

What this means

At 26 gunas, Dhanishtha and Shatabhisha 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: Shatabhisha boy & Dhanishtha girl — 25/36.

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Frequently asked

Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Shatabhisha girl?: Dhanishtha (boy) and Shatabhisha (girl) score 26/36 (26–34 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 Shatabhisha?: No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Shatabhisha 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.