Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Ashlesha girl?

Dhanishtha (boy) and Ashlesha (girl) score 27/36 (19–27 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 Dhanishtha and Ashlesha?

No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Ashlesha is Antya 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 & Ashlesha Girl Marriage Compatibility

27 / 36

Good

A Dhanishtha groom (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) and an Ashlesha bride (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, cat yoni) match 27 of 36 gunas (75%) when the groom's Moon is in Makara and the bride's in Kataka. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 19 to 27.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Madhya nadi with Antya nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	7 / 7	Rashis are 7/7 from each other.
GanaTemperament & nature	6 / 6	Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana, Ashlesha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	0.5 / 5	Makara is ruled by Saturn, Kataka by Moon.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Lion yoni (Dhanishtha) with cat yoni (Ashlesha).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Ashlesha is star 14 counted from Dhanishtha; Dhanishtha is star 15 counted from Ashlesha.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	2 / 2	Makara is a water sign, Kataka is a water sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	0 / 1	Makara is Vaishya varna, Kataka is Brahmin 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 Kataka (all padas)27 / 36 Good
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Kataka (all padas)19 / 36 Average

What this means

At 27 gunas, Dhanishtha and Ashlesha 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: Ashlesha boy & Dhanishtha girl — 28/36.

Best matches for a Dhanishtha boy

Best matches for an Ashlesha girl

Frequently asked

Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Ashlesha girl?: Dhanishtha (boy) and Ashlesha (girl) score 27/36 (19–27 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 Dhanishtha and Ashlesha?: No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Ashlesha is Antya 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.