Is Punarvasu boy compatible with Krittika girl?

Punarvasu (boy) and Krittika (girl) score 18.5/36 (18.5–25.5 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 Punarvasu and Krittika?

No. Punarvasu is Adi nadi and Krittika is Antya 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 & Krittika Girl Marriage Compatibility

18.5 / 36

AverageBhakuta doshaGana dosha

A Punarvasu groom (Deva gana, Adi nadi, cat yoni) and a Krittika bride (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, sheep yoni) match 18.5 of 36 gunas (51%) when the groom's Moon is in Mithuna and the bride's in Vrishabha. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 18.5 to 25.5.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Adi nadi with Antya nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	0 / 7	Rashis are 2/12 from each other — a 2/12 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	1 / 6	Punarvasu is Deva gana, Krittika is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	5 / 5	Mithuna is ruled by Mercury, Vrishabha by Venus.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Cat yoni (Punarvasu) with sheep yoni (Krittika).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Krittika is star 24 counted from Punarvasu; Punarvasu is star 5 counted from Krittika.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Mithuna is a human sign, Vrishabha is a quadruped sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	0 / 1	Mithuna is Shudra varna, Vrishabha is Vaishya varna.

Score by rashi and pada

Punarvasu and Krittika 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 Mesha (pada 1)21 / 36 Average
Groom Mithuna (pada 1, 2, 3) · Bride Vrishabha (pada 2, 3, 4)18.5 / 36 Average
Groom Kataka (pada 4) · Bride Mesha (pada 1)25.5 / 36 Good
Groom Kataka (pada 4) · Bride Vrishabha (pada 2, 3, 4)22 / 36 Average

What this means

At 18.5 gunas, Punarvasu and Krittika 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: Krittika boy & Punarvasu girl — 19.5/36.

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Frequently asked

Is Punarvasu boy compatible with Krittika girl?: Punarvasu (boy) and Krittika (girl) score 18.5/36 (18.5–25.5 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 Punarvasu and Krittika?: No. Punarvasu is Adi nadi and Krittika is Antya 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.