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Bharani and Punarvasu Marriage Compatibility
Ashtakoota guna milan for Bharani and Punarvasu, computed from the classical tables: 27–29.5 of 36 with Bharani as the groom's nakshatra, 25–29.5 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.)
Bharani groom · Punarvasu bride
27–29.5 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Aries groom · Gemini bride | 27 / 36 — Very good — a well-matched pairing by the kootas. |
|---|---|
| Aries groom · Cancer bride | 29.5 / 36 — Excellent — a very strong classical match. |
| Varna / 1 | 0–1 — spiritual compatibility and shared values |
|---|---|
| Vashya / 2 | 1 — mutual attraction and the balance of influence |
| Tara / 3 | 1.5 — health, fortune, and the destiny of the union |
| Yoni / 4 | 2 — physical and intimate compatibility |
| Graha Maitri / 5 | 0.5–4 — mental affinity and friendship |
| Gana / 6 | 6 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery |
| Bhakoot / 7 | 7 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing |
| Nadi / 8 | 8 — 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).
- The vashya groups are partly receptive — influence flows, but unevenly.
- One direction lands on an inauspicious tara — classical texts read this as luck flowing unevenly between the two.
- The Elephant 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.
- The two Moon signs avoid the difficult axes — day-to-day emotional and material rhythms align.
- Different nadis (Madhya and Aadi) — the heaviest koota is fully satisfied.
Punarvasu groom · Bharani bride
25–29.5 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Gemini groom · Aries bride | 25 / 36 — Very good — a well-matched pairing by the kootas. |
|---|---|
| Cancer groom · Aries bride | 29.5 / 36 — Excellent — a very strong classical match. |
| Varna / 1 | 0–1 — spiritual compatibility and shared values |
|---|---|
| Vashya / 2 | 1 — mutual attraction and the balance of influence |
| Tara / 3 | 1.5 — health, fortune, and the destiny of the union |
| Yoni / 4 | 2 — physical and intimate compatibility |
| Graha Maitri / 5 | 0.5–4 — mental affinity and friendship |
| Gana / 6 | 5 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery |
| Bhakoot / 7 | 7 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing |
| Nadi / 8 | 8 — health and progeny; the most weighted koota |
What changes in this direction: Gana 6 → 5.
The two mansions, side by side
| Bharani | Punarvasu | |
| Moon sign | Aries | Gemini / Cancer (by pada) |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya | Deva |
| Yoni | Elephant | Cat |
| Nadi | Madhya | Aadi |
| Ruling planet | Venus | Jupiter |
What this page can't see
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Common questions
Are Bharani and Punarvasu compatible for marriage?
By ashtakoota guna milan they score 27–29.5 of 36 with Bharani as the groom's nakshatra and 25–29.5 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 Bharani and Punarvasu?
27–29.5 of 36 gunas one way and 25–29.5 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 Bharani and Punarvasu have Nadi or Bhakoot dosha?
No Nadi dosha — the two nadis differ. No Bhakoot dosha in any pada combination.