Is Krittika boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?

Krittika (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 24.5/36 (24.5–31.5 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 Krittika and Dhanishtha?

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

Which nakshatras are the best match for a Krittika boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Krittika boy are Shatabhisha (31.5), Jyeshtha (28.5), Krittika (28), Mrigashira (27.5), Purva Bhadrapada (25.5), Chitra (24.5).

Krittika Boy & Dhanishtha Girl Marriage Compatibility

24.5 / 36

GoodBhakuta dosha

A Krittika groom (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, sheep yoni) and a Dhanishtha bride (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) match 24.5 of 36 gunas (68%) when the groom's Moon is in Vrishabha and the bride's in Makara. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 24.5 to 31.5.

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Koota-wise guna milan

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

Score by rashi and pada

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

Groom Mesha (pada 1) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)27 / 36 Good
Groom Mesha (pada 1) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)27 / 36 Good
Groom Vrishabha (pada 2, 3, 4) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)24.5 / 36 Good
Groom Vrishabha (pada 2, 3, 4) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)31.5 / 36 Good

What this means

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

Best matches for a Krittika boy

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Frequently asked

Is Krittika boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?: Krittika (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 24.5/36 (24.5–31.5 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 Krittika and Dhanishtha?: No. Krittika is Antya nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for a Krittika boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Krittika boy are Shatabhisha (31.5), Jyeshtha (28.5), Krittika (28), Mrigashira (27.5), Purva Bhadrapada (25.5), Chitra (24.5).

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