Ardra and Punarvasu Marriage Compatibility

Ashtakoota guna milan for Ardra and Punarvasu, computed from the classical tables: 13–26 of 36 with Ardra as the groom's nakshatra, 13–25 of 36 the other way. Eighteen is the classical minimum for a workable match; the koota-by-koota breakdown below shows where the points come from. (Tradition frames the two directions as groom and bride — modern couples read them as either partner.)

⚠ Nadi dosha: both share the same nadi — classically a caution for health/progeny (often mitigated when the Moon signs differ or the same nakshatra is shared).

⚠ In some pada combinations only — Bhakoot dosha: the Moon-sign axis is one of the difficult ones (6/8, 5/9, or 2/12).

Ardra groom · Punarvasu bride

13–26 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):

Gemini groom · Gemini bride	26 / 36 — Very good — a well-matched pairing by the kootas.
Gemini groom · Cancer bride	13 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously.

Varna / 1	0–1 — spiritual compatibility and shared values
Vashya / 2	1–2 — mutual attraction and the balance of influence
Tara / 3	3 — health, fortune, and the destiny of the union
Yoni / 4	2 — physical and intimate compatibility
Graha Maitri / 5	1–5 — mental affinity and friendship
Gana / 6	6 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery
Bhakoot / 7	0–7 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing
Nadi / 8	0 — health and progeny; the most weighted koota

Depends on the pada — one of these nakshatras spans two rashis, so this koota shifts with the Moon's exact degree (see the table below).
Depends on the pada — one of these nakshatras spans two rashis, so this koota shifts with the Moon's exact degree (see the table below).
Counting the stars in both directions lands on auspicious taras — fortune supports the pair both ways.
The Dog and Cat yonis are neutral toward each other — a rapport that grows with familiarity.
Depends on the pada — one of these nakshatras spans two rashis, so this koota shifts with the Moon's exact degree (see the table below).
Manushya groom with Deva bride sit close in temperament — small adjustments only.
Depends on the pada — one of these nakshatras spans two rashis, so this koota shifts with the Moon's exact degree (see the table below).
Nadi dosha — both Moons carry the Aadi nadi. Weighted heaviest of all eight as a health-and-progeny caution; tradition treats it as softened when the Moon signs differ, and answerable with remedies.

Punarvasu groom · Ardra bride

13–25 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):

Gemini groom · Gemini bride	25 / 36 — Very good — a well-matched pairing by the kootas.
Cancer groom · Gemini bride	13 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously.

Varna / 1	1 — spiritual compatibility and shared values
Vashya / 2	1–2 — mutual attraction and the balance of influence
Tara / 3	3 — health, fortune, and the destiny of the union
Yoni / 4	2 — physical and intimate compatibility
Graha Maitri / 5	1–5 — mental affinity and friendship
Gana / 6	5 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery
Bhakoot / 7	0–7 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing
Nadi / 8	0 — health and progeny; the most weighted koota

What changes in this direction: Varna 0–1 → 1, Gana 6 → 5.

The two mansions, side by side

	Ardra	Punarvasu
Moon sign	Gemini	Gemini / Cancer (by pada)
Gana (temperament)	Manushya	Deva
Yoni	Dog	Cat
Nadi	Aadi	Aadi
Ruling planet	Rahu	Jupiter

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Common questions

Are Ardra and Punarvasu compatible for marriage?

By ashtakoota guna milan they score 13–26 of 36 with Ardra as the groom's nakshatra and 13–25 the other way (18 is the classical minimum, 24+ strong). The final word belongs to the full charts — including Mangal dosha, which nakshatra tables cannot see.

How many gunas match between Ardra and Punarvasu?

13–26 of 36 gunas one way and 13–25 the other. Where a range appears, the exact score depends on each Moon's pada, because four of the eight kootas follow the rashi rather than the nakshatra.

Do Ardra and Punarvasu have Nadi or Bhakoot dosha?

Yes — both Moons share the Aadi nadi, so Nadi dosha applies. Bhakoot dosha applies in some pada combinations — see the by-sign table.