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Punarvasu and Dhanishta Marriage Compatibility
Ashtakoota guna milan for Punarvasu and Dhanishta, computed from the classical tables: 15–23 of 36 with Punarvasu as the groom's nakshatra, 14–22 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.)
Punarvasu groom · Dhanishta bride
15–23 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Gemini groom · Capricorn bride | 17.5 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously. |
|---|---|
| Gemini groom · Aquarius bride | 19.5 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
| Cancer groom · Capricorn bride | 23 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
| Cancer groom · Aquarius bride | 15 / 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 | 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 | 1 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery |
| Bhakoot / 7 | 0–7 — 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).
- 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).
- One direction lands on an inauspicious tara — classical texts read this as luck flowing unevenly between the two.
- The Cat and Lion 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).
- A Deva–Rakshasa pairing is the classical temperament clash of the gana tables — real, but softened when the rest of the charts are strong.
- 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).
- Different nadis (Aadi and Madhya) — the heaviest koota is fully satisfied.
Dhanishta groom · Punarvasu bride
14–22 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Capricorn groom · Gemini bride | 18.5 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
|---|---|
| Capricorn groom · Cancer bride | 22 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
| Aquarius groom · Gemini bride | 19.5 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
| Aquarius groom · Cancer bride | 14 / 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 | 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 | 1 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery |
| Bhakoot / 7 | 0–7 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing |
| Nadi / 8 | 8 — health and progeny; the most weighted koota |
Every koota scores the same in this direction.
The two mansions, side by side
| Punarvasu | Dhanishta | |
| Moon sign | Gemini / Cancer (by pada) | Capricorn / Aquarius (by pada) |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Cat | Lion |
| Nadi | Aadi | Madhya |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter | Mars |
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Common questions
Are Punarvasu and Dhanishta compatible for marriage?
By ashtakoota guna milan they score 15–23 of 36 with Punarvasu as the groom's nakshatra and 14–22 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 Punarvasu and Dhanishta?
15–23 of 36 gunas one way and 14–22 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 Punarvasu and Dhanishta have Nadi or Bhakoot dosha?
No Nadi dosha — the two nadis differ. Bhakoot dosha applies in some pada combinations — see the by-sign table.