Koota 6 of 8 · up to 6 points
Gana Koota in Guna Milan
Each nakshatra has a gana — Deva, Manushya or Rakshasa — describing temperament in traditional terms.
Gana carries 6 points. Each nakshatra is assigned one of three ganas, traditional descriptions of temperament: Deva (gentle, giving), Manushya (balanced, worldly) and Rakshasa (strong-willed, independent).
How points are assigned
| Pair | Points (default) |
|---|---|
| Same gana | 6 |
| Groom Deva, bride Manushya | 6 |
| Groom Manushya, bride Deva | 5 |
| Deva and Rakshasa (either way) | 1 |
| Manushya and Rakshasa (either way) | 0 |
Traditions differ on Deva–Rakshasa: some give 0, others 1. Our default gives 1, and the setting is configurable.
Gana of each nakshatra
| Gana | Nakshatras |
|---|---|
| Deva | Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati |
| Manushya | Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Rakshasa | Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha |
Gana points table
| Boy ↓ / Girl → | Deva | Manushya | Rakshasa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deva | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Manushya | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| Rakshasa | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Keep in mind
- Gana is the third-largest koota, so a 0 here is noticeable in the total. Even so, it is read alongside the other seven kootas, not on its own.
- Some families speak of a "gana dosha" when the score is 0. Our report shows the points clearly and does not add a separate dosha label for it.
- Gana changes only when the Moon changes nakshatra, so it is usually stable for an approximate birth time.
Common questions
I have Rakshasa gana. Is that bad?
No. It is a traditional temperament label shared by a third of all nakshatras. It only affects how Gana points are counted with your partner's gana.
Why does another calculator give 0 for Deva–Rakshasa?
Both 0 and 1 are found in traditional sources. We default to 1 and document this on the methodology page so you can see why the totals differ.
Is there a cancellation for a low Gana score?
Some astrologers consider other factors, such as friendly rashi lords, when reading a low Gana score. Our default profile does not apply a Gana cancellation; a qualified astrologer can discuss it if you wish.
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