Punarvasu and Purva Bhadrapada Marriage Compatibility

Ashtakoota guna milan for Punarvasu and Purva Bhadrapada, computed from the classical tables: 12.5–18.5 of 36 with Punarvasu as the groom's nakshatra, 12.5–20.5 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.)

⚠ 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).

Punarvasu groom · Purva Bhadrapada bride

12.5–18.5 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):

Gemini groom · Aquarius bride	17 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously.
Gemini groom · Pisces bride	18.5 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas.
Cancer groom · Aquarius bride	12.5 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously.
Cancer groom · Pisces bride	17 / 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	0.5–4 — 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

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 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).
Deva groom with Manushya 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.

Purva Bhadrapada groom · Punarvasu bride

12.5–20.5 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):

Aquarius groom · Gemini bride	18 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas.
Aquarius groom · Cancer bride	12.5 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously.
Pisces groom · Gemini bride	20.5 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas.
Pisces groom · Cancer bride	18 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas.

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	0.5–4 — 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

What changes in this direction: Gana 5 → 6.

The two mansions, side by side

	Punarvasu	Purva Bhadrapada
Moon sign	Gemini / Cancer (by pada)	Aquarius / Pisces (by pada)
Gana (temperament)	Deva	Manushya
Yoni	Cat	Lion
Nadi	Aadi	Aadi
Ruling planet	Jupiter	Jupiter

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Common questions

Are Punarvasu and Purva Bhadrapada compatible for marriage?

By ashtakoota guna milan they score 12.5–18.5 of 36 with Punarvasu as the groom's nakshatra and 12.5–20.5 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 Punarvasu and Purva Bhadrapada?

12.5–18.5 of 36 gunas one way and 12.5–20.5 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 Punarvasu and Purva Bhadrapada 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.