Is Purva Bhadrapada boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?

Purva Bhadrapada (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 19.5/36 (18.5–28.5 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 Purva Bhadrapada and Dhanishtha?

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

Which nakshatras are the best match for a Purva Bhadrapada boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Purva Bhadrapada boy are Rohini (30.5), Mrigashira (29.5), Purva Ashadha (29.5), Purva Bhadrapada (28), Anuradha (26.5), Swati (26).

Purva Bhadrapada Boy & Dhanishtha Girl Marriage Compatibility

19.5 / 36

AverageBhakuta doshaGana dosha

A Purva Bhadrapada groom (Manava gana, Adi nadi, lion yoni) and a Dhanishtha bride (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) match 19.5 of 36 gunas (54%) when the groom's Moon is in Kumbha and the bride's in Makara. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 18.5 to 28.5.

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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	0 / 6	Purva Bhadrapada is Manava gana, Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	5 / 5	Both rashis are ruled by Saturn.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	4 / 4	Both share the lion yoni.
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Dhanishtha is star 26 counted from Purva Bhadrapada; Purva Bhadrapada is star 3 counted from Dhanishtha.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Kumbha is a human sign, Makara is a water sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	0 / 1	Kumbha is Shudra varna, Makara is Vaishya varna.

Score by rashi and pada

Purva Bhadrapada 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 Kumbha (pada 1, 2, 3) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)19.5 / 36 Average
Groom Kumbha (pada 1, 2, 3) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)28.5 / 36 Good
Groom Meena (pada 4) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)26.5 / 36 Good
Groom Meena (pada 4) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)18.5 / 36 Average

What this means

At 19.5 gunas, Purva Bhadrapada 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 & Purva Bhadrapada girl — 20.5/36.

Best matches for a Purva Bhadrapada boy

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Frequently asked

Is Purva Bhadrapada boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?: Purva Bhadrapada (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 19.5/36 (18.5–28.5 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 Purva Bhadrapada and Dhanishtha?: No. Purva Bhadrapada is Adi nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for a Purva Bhadrapada boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Purva Bhadrapada boy are Rohini (30.5), Mrigashira (29.5), Purva Ashadha (29.5), Purva Bhadrapada (28), Anuradha (26.5), Swati (26).

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