Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Magha girl?

Dhanishtha (boy) and Magha (girl) score 18.5/36 (18.5–24.5 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Average. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Bhakuta dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.

Is there Nadi dosha between Dhanishtha and Magha?

No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Magha 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 & Magha Girl Marriage Compatibility

18.5 / 36

AverageBhakuta dosha

A Dhanishtha groom (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) and a Magha bride (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, rat yoni) match 18.5 of 36 gunas (51%) when the groom's Moon is in Makara and the bride's in Simha. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 18.5 to 24.5.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Madhya nadi with Antya nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	0 / 7	Rashis are 6/8 from each other — a 6/8 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	6 / 6	Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana, Magha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	0 / 5	Makara is ruled by Saturn, Simha by Sun.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Lion yoni (Dhanishtha) with rat yoni (Magha).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Magha is star 15 counted from Dhanishtha; Dhanishtha is star 14 counted from Magha.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Makara is a water sign, Simha is a wild sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	0 / 1	Makara is Vaishya varna, Simha 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 Simha (all padas)18.5 / 36 Average
Groom Kumbha (pada 3, 4) · Bride Simha (all padas)24.5 / 36 Good

What this means

At 18.5 gunas, Dhanishtha and Magha 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: Magha boy & Dhanishtha girl — 19.5/36.

Best matches for a Dhanishtha boy

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Frequently asked

Is Dhanishtha boy compatible with Magha girl?: Dhanishtha (boy) and Magha (girl) score 18.5/36 (18.5–24.5 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Average. 18+ is traditionally acceptable, 24+ good and 32+ excellent. Bhakuta dosha should be reviewed with an astrologer.
Is there Nadi dosha between Dhanishtha and Magha?: No. Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi and Magha 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.