Is Magha boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?

Magha (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 19.5/36 (19.5–25.5 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 Magha and Dhanishtha?

No. Magha is Antya nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.

Which nakshatras are the best match for a Magha boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Magha boy are Jyeshtha (32), Purva Phalguni (30), Magha (28), Anuradha (25.5), Shatabhisha (25.5), Mula (25).

Magha Boy & Dhanishtha Girl Marriage Compatibility

19.5 / 36

AverageBhakuta dosha

A Magha groom (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, rat yoni) and a Dhanishtha bride (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) match 19.5 of 36 gunas (54%) when the groom's Moon is in Simha and the bride's in Makara. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 19.5 to 25.5.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Antya nadi with Madhya nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	0 / 7	Rashis are 6/8 from each other — a 6/8 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	6 / 6	Magha is Rakshasa gana, Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	0 / 5	Simha is ruled by Sun, Makara by Saturn.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Rat yoni (Magha) with lion yoni (Dhanishtha).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Dhanishtha is star 14 counted from Magha; Magha is star 15 counted from Dhanishtha.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Simha is a wild sign, Makara is a water sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	1 / 1	Simha is Kshatriya varna, Makara is Vaishya 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 Simha (all padas) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)19.5 / 36 Average
Groom Simha (all padas) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)25.5 / 36 Good

What this means

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

Best matches for a Magha boy

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Frequently asked

Is Magha boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?: Magha (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 19.5/36 (19.5–25.5 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 Magha and Dhanishtha?: No. Magha is Antya nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for a Magha boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Magha boy are Jyeshtha (32), Purva Phalguni (30), Magha (28), Anuradha (25.5), Shatabhisha (25.5), Mula (25).

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