Is Uttara Phalguni boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?

Uttara Phalguni (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 17.5/36 (13.5–19.5 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Below 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 Uttara Phalguni and Dhanishtha?

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

Which nakshatras are the best match for an Uttara Phalguni boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for an Uttara Phalguni boy are Purva Ashadha (28.5), Uttara Phalguni (28), Uttara Bhadrapada (28), Rohini (26), Pushya (25.5), Hasta (25).

Uttara Phalguni Boy & Dhanishtha Girl Marriage Compatibility

17.5 / 36

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An Uttara Phalguni groom (Manava gana, Adi nadi, cow yoni) and a Dhanishtha bride (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) match 17.5 of 36 gunas (49%) when the groom's Moon is in Kanya and the bride's in Makara. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 13.5 to 19.5.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Adi nadi with Madhya nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	0 / 7	Rashis are 5/9 from each other — a 5/9 Bhakuta dosha.
GanaTemperament & nature	0 / 6	Uttara Phalguni is Manava gana, Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	4 / 5	Kanya is ruled by Mercury, Makara by Saturn.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Cow yoni (Uttara Phalguni) with lion yoni (Dhanishtha).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Dhanishtha is star 12 counted from Uttara Phalguni; Uttara Phalguni is star 17 counted from Dhanishtha.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Kanya is a human sign, Makara is a water sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	1 / 1	Kanya is Vaishya varna, Makara is Vaishya varna.

Score by rashi and pada

Uttara Phalguni and Dhanishtha each span two rashis, which changes Varna, Vashya, Graha Maitri and Bhakuta. Your pada decides which row applies — a free kundli shows it.

Groom Simha (pada 1) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)13.5 / 36 Below Average
Groom Simha (pada 1) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)19.5 / 36 Average
Groom Kanya (pada 2, 3, 4) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)17.5 / 36 Below Average
Groom Kanya (pada 2, 3, 4) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)18.5 / 36 Average

What this means

At 17.5 gunas, Uttara Phalguni and Dhanishtha fall below the traditional 18-guna threshold, so most families would look closely at the full charts. 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 & Uttara Phalguni girl — 17.5/36.

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Frequently asked

Is Uttara Phalguni boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?: Uttara Phalguni (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 17.5/36 (13.5–19.5 by rashi) gunas in Ashtakoota matching, rated Below 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 Uttara Phalguni and Dhanishtha?: No. Uttara Phalguni is Adi nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for an Uttara Phalguni boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for an Uttara Phalguni boy are Purva Ashadha (28.5), Uttara Phalguni (28), Uttara Bhadrapada (28), Rohini (26), Pushya (25.5), Hasta (25).

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