Is Punarvasu boy compatible with Mrigashira girl?

Punarvasu (boy) and Mrigashira (girl) score 23.5/36 (20.5–32.5 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Average. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Bhakuta dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.

Is there Nadi dosha between Punarvasu and Mrigashira?

No. Punarvasu is Adi nadi and Mrigashira 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 & Mrigashira Girl Marriage Compatibility

23.5 / 36

AverageBhakuta dosha

A Punarvasu groom (Deva gana, Adi nadi, cat yoni) and a Mrigashira bride (Deva gana, Madhya nadi, serpent yoni) match 23.5 of 36 gunas (65%) when the groom's Moon is in Mithuna and the bride's in Vrishabha. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 20.5 to 32.5.

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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 2/12 from each other — a 2/12 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	6 / 6	Punarvasu is Deva gana, Mrigashira is Deva gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	5 / 5	Mithuna is ruled by Mercury, Vrishabha by Venus.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Cat yoni (Punarvasu) with serpent yoni (Mrigashira).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Mrigashira is star 26 counted from Punarvasu; Punarvasu is star 3 counted from Mrigashira.
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 Mrigashira 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 Vrishabha (pada 1, 2)23.5 / 36 Average
Groom Mithuna (pada 1, 2, 3) · Bride Mithuna (pada 3, 4)32.5 / 36 Excellent
Groom Kataka (pada 4) · Bride Vrishabha (pada 1, 2)27 / 36 Good
Groom Kataka (pada 4) · Bride Mithuna (pada 3, 4)20.5 / 36 Average

What this means

At 23.5 gunas, Punarvasu and Mrigashira 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: Mrigashira boy & Punarvasu girl — 24.5/36.

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Frequently asked

Is Punarvasu boy compatible with Mrigashira girl?: Punarvasu (boy) and Mrigashira (girl) score 23.5/36 (20.5–32.5 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Average. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Bhakuta dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.
Is there Nadi dosha between Punarvasu and Mrigashira?: No. Punarvasu is Adi nadi and Mrigashira 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.