Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Bharani girl?

Dhanishtha (boy) and Bharani (girl) score 10/36 gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Below Average. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Nadi dosha and Gana dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.

Is there Nadi dosha between Dhanishtha and Bharani?

Yes. Both Dhanishtha and Bharani are Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores 0 of 8. Traditional exceptions exist; consult your family astrologer.

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 & Bharani Girl Marriage Compatibility

10 / 36

Below AverageNadi doshaGana dosha

A Dhanishtha groom (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) and a Bharani bride (Manava gana, Madhya nadi, elephant yoni) match 10 of 36 gunas (28%) when the groom's Moon is in Makara and the bride's in Mesha.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	0 / 8	Both are Madhya nadi — Nadi dosha.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	7 / 7	Rashis are 4/10 from each other.
GanaTemperament & nature	0 / 6	Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana, Bharani is Manava gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	0.5 / 5	Makara is ruled by Saturn, Mesha by Mars.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	0 / 4	Lion yoni (Dhanishtha) with elephant yoni (Bharani).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Bharani is star 7 counted from Dhanishtha; Dhanishtha is star 22 counted from Bharani.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Makara is a water sign, Mesha is a quadruped sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	0 / 1	Makara is Vaishya varna, Mesha is Kshatriya 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 Mesha (all padas)10 / 36 Below Average
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Mesha (all padas)10 / 36 Below Average

What this means

At 10 gunas, Dhanishtha and Bharani fall below the traditional 18-guna threshold, so most families would look closely at the full charts. Both stars share Madhya nadi, which is the most weighted dosha (8 points) and is usually reviewed with cancellation rules before deciding.

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: Bharani boy & Dhanishtha girl — 11/36.

Best matches for a Dhanishtha boy

Best matches for a Bharani girl

Frequently asked

Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Bharani girl?: Dhanishtha (boy) and Bharani (girl) score 10/36 gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Below Average. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Nadi dosha and Gana dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.
Is there Nadi dosha between Dhanishtha and Bharani?: Yes. Both Dhanishtha and Bharani are Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores 0 of 8. Traditional exceptions exist; consult your family astrologer.
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.