Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Ardra girl?

Dhanishtha (boy) and Ardra (girl) score 19/36 (19–20 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 Dhanishtha and Ardra?

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

Which nakshatras are the best match for a Dhanishtha boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Dhanishtha boy are Vishakha (31.5), Shravana (29), Swati (28), Dhanishtha (28), Ashlesha (27), Uttara Ashadha (26.5).

Dhanishtha Boy & Ardra Girl Marriage Compatibility

19 / 36

AverageBhakuta doshaGana dosha

A Dhanishtha groom (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) and an Ardra bride (Manava gana, Adi nadi, dog yoni) match 19 of 36 gunas (53%) when the groom's Moon is in Makara and the bride's in Mithuna. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 19 to 20.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Madhya nadi with Adi nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	0 / 7	Rashis are 6/8 from each other — a 6/8 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	0 / 6	Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana, Ardra is Manava gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	4 / 5	Makara is ruled by Saturn, Mithuna by Mercury.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Lion yoni (Dhanishtha) with dog yoni (Ardra).
TaraDestiny & longevity	3 / 3	Ardra is star 11 counted from Dhanishtha; Dhanishtha is star 18 counted from Ardra.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Makara is a water sign, Mithuna is a human sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	1 / 1	Makara is Vaishya varna, Mithuna is Shudra 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 Makara (pada 1, 2) · Bride Mithuna (all padas)19 / 36 Average
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Mithuna (all padas)20 / 36 Average

What this means

At 19 gunas, Dhanishtha and Ardra 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: Ardra boy & Dhanishtha girl — 18/36.

Best matches for a Dhanishtha boy

Best matches for an Ardra girl

Frequently asked

Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Ardra girl?: Dhanishtha (boy) and Ardra (girl) score 19/36 (19–20 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 Dhanishtha and Ardra?: No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Ardra is Adi nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for a Dhanishtha boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Dhanishtha boy are Vishakha (31.5), Shravana (29), Swati (28), Dhanishtha (28), Ashlesha (27), Uttara Ashadha (26.5).

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