Ashwini & Dhanishta Nakshatra Compatibility
Acceptable match
Computed by traditional Ashtakoot Gun Milan across all eight kootas from the Ashwini and Dhanishta Moon nakshatras (primary rāśi).
Koota-by-koota breakdown
Scores shown as “a / b” are role-dependent: a = Ashwini as groom, b = Dhanishta as groom.
| Koota | Score | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Varna | 1 / 0 of 1 | Groom's Varna Kshatriya, bride's Shudra — 1 / 1. |
| Vashya | 1 of 2 | Bride Manushya × groom Chatushpada — 1 / 2. |
| Tara | 1.5 of 3 | Bride→groom Navatara 6 (Sadhana), groom→bride 5 (Pratyak) — 1.5 / 3. |
| Yoni | 1 of 4 | Yoni Horse vs Lion — inimical (1 / 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 | 8 of 8 | Different Nadi — 8 / 8. |
| Total | 20 of 36 | Acceptable match |
What's strong, what to watch
Strengths: Varna, Bhakoot, Nadi score well.
Watch: Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana scored low and deserve a closer look in the full charts.
Gun Milan is only part of matchmaking — Manglik (Kuja) dosha and the individual charts also matter. What Manglik dosha means
This is the nakshatra-level score.
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Ashwini & Dhanishta — common questions
How many gunas do Ashwini and Dhanishta score?
The Ashwini–Dhanishta nakshatra match scores 20 out of 36 gunas in Ashtakoot Gun Milan — acceptable match.
Is the Ashwini–Dhanishta match good for marriage?
A total at or above 18/36 is generally considered compatible. A full reading also weighs Manglik dosha, the exact Moon rāśi from birth details, and the individual charts.
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.