Is Vishakha boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?

Vishakha (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 30.5/36 (25.5–30.5 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 Vishakha and Dhanishtha?

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

Which nakshatras are the best match for a Vishakha boy?

By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Vishakha boy are Dhanishtha (30.5), Vishakha (28), Mula (27), Shatabhisha (27), Chitra (26.5), Ashwini (23.5).

Vishakha Boy & Dhanishtha Girl Marriage Compatibility

30.5 / 36

Good

A Vishakha groom (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, tiger yoni) and a Dhanishtha bride (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, lion yoni) match 30.5 of 36 gunas (85%) when the groom's Moon is in Tula and the bride's in Makara. Depending on the pada, the score ranges from 25.5 to 30.5.

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Koota-wise guna milan

Koota	Score	Why
NadiHealth & progeny	8 / 8	Antya nadi with Madhya nadi.
BhakutaEmotional & financial bonding	7 / 7	Rashis are 4/10 from each other.
GanaTemperament & nature	6 / 6	Vishakha is Rakshasa gana, Dhanishtha is Rakshasa gana.
Graha MaitriMental compatibility	5 / 5	Tula is ruled by Venus, Makara by Saturn.
YoniPhysical & intimate compatibility	2 / 4	Tiger yoni (Vishakha) with lion yoni (Dhanishtha).
TaraDestiny & longevity	1.5 / 3	Dhanishtha is star 8 counted from Vishakha; Vishakha is star 21 counted from Dhanishtha.
VashyaMutual attraction & influence	1 / 2	Tula is a human sign, Makara is a water sign.
VarnaSpiritual development	0 / 1	Tula is Shudra varna, Makara is Vaishya varna.

Score by rashi and pada

Vishakha 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 Tula (pada 1, 2, 3) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)30.5 / 36 Good
Groom Tula (pada 1, 2, 3) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)25.5 / 36 Good
Groom Vrischika (pada 4) · Bride Makara (pada 1, 2)26.5 / 36 Good
Groom Vrischika (pada 4) · Bride Kumbha (pada 3, 4)27 / 36 Good

What this means

At 30.5 gunas, Vishakha 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 & Vishakha girl — 31.5/36.

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Frequently asked

Is Vishakha boy compatible with Dhanishtha girl?: Vishakha (boy) and Dhanishtha (girl) score 30.5/36 (25.5–30.5 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 Vishakha and Dhanishtha?: No. Vishakha is Antya nadi and Dhanishtha is Madhya nadi, so Nadi scores the full 8 points.
Which nakshatras are the best match for a Vishakha boy?: By Ashtakoota score, the best brides' nakshatras for a Vishakha boy are Dhanishtha (30.5), Vishakha (28), Mula (27), Shatabhisha (27), Chitra (26.5), Ashwini (23.5).

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