Is Shatabhisha boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?

Shatabhisha (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 25/36 (25–34 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 Shatabhisha and Dhanishtha?

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

Which nakshatras are the best match for a Shatabhisha boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Shatabhisha boy are Krittika (30.5), Shatabhisha (28), Mrigashira (27), Vishakha (27), Chitra (25), Dhanishtha (25).

Shatabhisha Boy & Dhanishtha Girl Marriage Compatibility

25 / 36

GoodBhakuta dosha

A Shatabhisha groom (Rakshasa gana, Adi nadi, horse yoni) and a Dhanishtha bride (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) match 25 of 36 gunas (69%) when the groom's Moon is in Kumbha and the bride's in Makara. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 25 to 34.

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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	Shatabhisha is Rakshasa gana, Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	5 / 5	Both rashis are ruled by Saturn.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Horse yoni (Shatabhisha) with lion yoni (Dhanishtha).
TaraDestiny & longevity	3 / 3	Dhanishtha is star 27 counted from Shatabhisha; Shatabhisha is star 2 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

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

Groom Kumbha (all padas) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)25 / 36 Good
Groom Kumbha (all padas) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)34 / 36 Excellent

What this means

At 25 gunas, Shatabhisha 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 & Shatabhisha girl — 26/36.

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Frequently asked

Is Shatabhisha boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?: Shatabhisha (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 25/36 (25–34 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 Shatabhisha and Dhanishtha?: No. Shatabhisha is Adi nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for a Shatabhisha boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Shatabhisha boy are Krittika (30.5), Shatabhisha (28), Mrigashira (27), Vishakha (27), Chitra (25), Dhanishtha (25).

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