Is Bharani boy compatible with Punarvasu girl?

Bharani (boy) and Punarvasu (girl) score 26/36 (26–28.5 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 Bharani and Punarvasu?

No. Bharani is Madhya nadi and Punarvasu is Adi nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.

Which nakshatras are the best match for a Bharani boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Bharani boy are Ashwini (33), Swati (28.5), Uttara Ashadha (28.5), Bharani (28), Ardra (27), Punarvasu (26).

Bharani Boy & Punarvasu Girl Marriage Compatibility

26 / 36

Good

A Bharani groom (Manava gana, Madhya nadi, elephant yoni) and a Punarvasu bride (Deva gana, Adi nadi, cat yoni) match 26 of 36 gunas (72%) when the groom's Moon is in Mesha and the bride's in Mithuna. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 26 to 28.5.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Madhya nadi with Adi nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	7 / 7	Rashis are 3/11 from each other.
GanaTemperament & nature	5 / 6	Bharani is Manava gana, Punarvasu is Deva gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	0.5 / 5	Mesha is ruled by Mars, Mithuna by Mercury.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Elephant yoni (Bharani) with cat yoni (Punarvasu).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Punarvasu is star 6 counted from Bharani; Bharani is star 23 counted from Punarvasu.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Mesha is a quadruped sign, Mithuna is a human sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	1 / 1	Mesha is Kshatriya varna, Mithuna is Shudra varna.

Score by rashi and pada

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

Groom Mesha (all padas) · Bride Mithuna (pada 1, 2, 3)26 / 36 Good
Groom Mesha (all padas) · Bride Kataka (pada 4)28.5 / 36 Good

What this means

At 26 gunas, Bharani and Punarvasu 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: Punarvasu boy & Bharani girl — 25/36.

Best matches for a Bharani boy

Best matches for a Punarvasu girl

Frequently asked

Is Bharani boy compatible with Punarvasu girl?: Bharani (boy) and Punarvasu (girl) score 26/36 (26–28.5 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 Bharani and Punarvasu?: No. Bharani is Madhya nadi and Punarvasu is Adi nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for a Bharani boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Bharani boy are Ashwini (33), Swati (28.5), Uttara Ashadha (28.5), Bharani (28), Ardra (27), Punarvasu (26).

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