Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Uttara Phalguni girl?

Dhanishtha (boy) and Uttara Phalguni (girl) score 17.5/36 (12.5–18.5 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Below 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 Uttara Phalguni?

No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Uttara Phalguni 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 & Uttara Phalguni Girl Marriage Compatibility

17.5 / 36

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A Dhanishtha groom (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) and an Uttara Phalguni bride (Manava gana, Adi nadi, cow yoni) match 17.5 of 36 gunas (49%) when the groom's Moon is in Makara and the bride's in Kanya. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 12.5 to 18.5.

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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 5/9 from each other — a 5/9 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	0 / 6	Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana, Uttara Phalguni is Manava gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	4 / 5	Makara is ruled by Saturn, Kanya by Mercury.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Lion yoni (Dhanishtha) with cow yoni (Uttara Phalguni).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Uttara Phalguni is star 17 counted from Dhanishtha; Dhanishtha is star 12 counted from Uttara Phalguni.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Makara is a water sign, Kanya is a human sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	1 / 1	Makara is Vaishya varna, Kanya is Vaishya varna.

Score by rashi and pada

Dhanishtha and Uttara Phalguni 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 Simha (pada 1)12.5 / 36 Below Average
Groom Makara (pada 1, 2) · Bride Kanya (pada 2, 3, 4)17.5 / 36 Below Average
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Simha (pada 1)18.5 / 36 Average
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Kanya (pada 2, 3, 4)17.5 / 36 Below Average

What this means

At 17.5 gunas, Dhanishtha and Uttara Phalguni fall below the traditional 18-guna threshold, so most families would look closely at the full charts. 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: Uttara Phalguni boy & Dhanishtha girl — 17.5/36.

Best matches for a Dhanishtha boy

Best matches for an Uttara Phalguni girl

Frequently asked

Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Uttara Phalguni girl?: Dhanishtha (boy) and Uttara Phalguni (girl) score 17.5/36 (12.5–18.5 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Below 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 Uttara Phalguni?: No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Uttara Phalguni 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.