Anuradha & Dhanishta Nakshatra Compatibility
Traditionally unfavourable
The total is a range because the Varna, Vashya and Gana kootas depend on which partner is the groom (13 with Anuradha as groom, 14 with Dhanishta). Each nakshatra's primary rāśi is used here.
Koota-by-koota breakdown
Scores shown as “a / b” are role-dependent. The first is Anuradha as groom, the second Dhanishta as groom.
| Koota | Score | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Varna | 1 / 0 of 1 | Groom's Varna Brahmin, bride's Shudra — 1 / 1. |
| Vashya | 1 / 0 of 2 | Bride Manushya × groom Keeta — 1 / 2. |
| Tara | 1.5 of 3 | Bride→groom Navatara 4 (Kshema), groom→bride 7 (Naidhana) — 1.5 / 3. |
| Yoni | 3 of 4 | Yoni Deer vs Lion — friendly (3 / 4). |
| Graha Maitri | 0.5 of 5 | Moon-lords Mars × Saturn — 0.5 / 5. |
| Gana | 0 / 1 of 6 | Groom Deva × bride Rakshasa — 0 / 6. |
| Bhakoot | 7 of 7 | No Bhakoot dosha — 7 / 7. |
| Nadi | 0 of 8 | Same Nadi (Madhya) — Nadi dosha (0 / 8). |
| Total | 13–14 of 36 | Traditionally unfavourable |
What's strong, what to watch
Strengths: Varna, Yoni, Bhakoot score well.
Watch: Graha Maitri, Gana, Nadi scored low and deserve a closer look in the full charts.
Nadi dosha: the Nadi koota scored 0 (shared Nadi). This is taken seriously in the tradition, though cancellations (Nadi dosha parihara) can apply.
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Anuradha & Dhanishta — common questions
How many gunas do Anuradha and Dhanishta score?
The Anuradha–Dhanishta nakshatra match scores 13–14 out of 36 gunas. The range reflects which partner is the groom, since the Varna, Vashya and Gana kootas are directional. traditionally unfavourable.
Is the Anuradha–Dhanishta match good for marriage?
Traditionally, below 18/36 is considered unfavourable. Many astrologers still assess the full birth charts and any dosha cancellations before concluding.
Does this score need exact birth times?
No. This nakshatra-level Gun Milan uses only the two Moon nakshatras, and each nakshatra's primary rāśi. For the precise 36-guna score, with the correct bride/groom roles and exact rāśi from birth details, use the free matchmaking tool.