Is Punarvasu boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?

Punarvasu (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 17.5/36 (15–23 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 Punarvasu and Dhanishtha?

No. Punarvasu is Adi nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.

Which nakshatras are the best match for a Punarvasu boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Punarvasu boy are Punarvasu (28), Swati (27), Chitra (26.5), Uttara Bhadrapada (26.5), Purva Ashadha (26), Revati (26).

Punarvasu Boy & Dhanishtha Girl Marriage Compatibility

17.5 / 36

Below AverageBhakuta doshaGana dosha

A Punarvasu groom (Deva gana, Adi nadi, cat yoni) and a Dhanishtha bride (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) match 17.5 of 36 gunas (49%) when the groom's Moon is in Mithuna and the bride's in Makara. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 15 to 23.

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Koota-wise guna milan

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

Score by rashi and pada

Punarvasu 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 Mithuna (pada 1, 2, 3) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)17.5 / 36 Below Average
Groom Mithuna (pada 1, 2, 3) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)19.5 / 36 Average
Groom Kataka (pada 4) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)23 / 36 Average
Groom Kataka (pada 4) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)15 / 36 Below Average

What this means

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

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Frequently asked

Is Punarvasu boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?: Punarvasu (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 17.5/36 (15–23 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 Punarvasu and Dhanishtha?: No. Punarvasu is Adi nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for a Punarvasu boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Punarvasu boy are Punarvasu (28), Swati (27), Chitra (26.5), Uttara Bhadrapada (26.5), Purva Ashadha (26), Revati (26).

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