Is Ashlesha boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?

Ashlesha (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 28/36 (20–28 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Good. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. There is no Nadi or Bhakuta dosha by nakshatra alone.

Is there Nadi dosha between Ashlesha and Dhanishtha?

No. Ashlesha is Antya nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.

Which nakshatras are the best match for an Ashlesha boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for an Ashlesha boy are Pushya (29), Ashlesha (28), Dhanishtha (28), Chitra (27.5), Ashwini (27), Mula (25).

Ashlesha Boy & Dhanishtha Girl Marriage Compatibility

28 / 36

Good

An Ashlesha groom (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, cat yoni) and a Dhanishtha bride (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) match 28 of 36 gunas (78%) when the groom's Moon is in Kataka and the bride's in Makara. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 20 to 28.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Antya nadi with Madhya nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	7 / 7	Rashis are 7/7 from each other.
GanaTemperament & nature	6 / 6	Ashlesha is Rakshasa gana, Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	0.5 / 5	Kataka is ruled by Moon, Makara by Saturn.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Cat yoni (Ashlesha) with lion yoni (Dhanishtha).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Dhanishtha is star 15 counted from Ashlesha; Ashlesha is star 14 counted from Dhanishtha.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	2 / 2	Kataka is a water sign, Makara is a water sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	1 / 1	Kataka is Brahmin 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 Kataka (all padas) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)28 / 36 Good
Groom Kataka (all padas) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)20 / 36 Average

What this means

At 28 gunas, Ashlesha 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 & Ashlesha girl — 27/36.

Best matches for an Ashlesha boy

Best matches for a Dhanishtha girl

Frequently asked

Is Ashlesha boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?: Ashlesha (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 28/36 (20–28 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Good. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. There is no Nadi or Bhakuta dosha by nakshatra alone.
Is there Nadi dosha between Ashlesha and Dhanishtha?: No. Ashlesha is Antya nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for an Ashlesha boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for an Ashlesha boy are Pushya (29), Ashlesha (28), Dhanishtha (28), Chitra (27.5), Ashwini (27), Mula (25).

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