Koota 8 of 8 · up to 8 points
Nadi Koota in Guna Milan
The largest koota: whether the two nakshatras belong to the same nadi group — Adi, Madhya or Antya.
Nadi carries 8 points, the most of any koota. Each nakshatra belongs to one of three nadis — Adi, Madhya or Antya — which classical texts relate to the three doshas of Ayurveda (vata, pitta, kapha). In matching, tradition prefers the two partners to have different nadis.
How points are assigned
- Different nadis: 8 points.
- Same nadi: 0 points, and the report shows Nadi dosha.
Because there are only three groups, sharing a nadi is common. It is one traditional factor among many.
Nadi of each nakshatra
| Nadi | Nakshatras |
|---|---|
| Adi | Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada |
| Madhya | Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Antya | Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati |
Traditional exceptions (cancellation)
Our default profile checks these exceptions when both partners share a nadi:
- NAD-C1 — same rashi, different nakshatra. Both Moons are in the same sign but in different nakshatras.
- NAD-C2 — same nakshatra, different rashi. Both Moons are in the same nakshatra, but it straddles two signs and each Moon is in a different one.
- NAD-C3 — same nakshatra, different pada. Accepted by some traditions; off by default and available as a profile setting.
As with Bhakoot, the 36-point total is not changed; the report shows "traditional exception applies". See dosha cancellation.
A note on beliefs
Some families associate Nadi dosha with concerns about health or children. These are traditional beliefs, not medical facts, and our reports make no health predictions. If you have a health question, please speak to a doctor.
Keep in mind
Nadi depends only on the nakshatra, so an approximate birth time usually leaves it stable unless the Moon was close to a nakshatra boundary — in which case the report says it may change.
Common questions
Is Nadi dosha a reason to reject a match?
Tradition gives Nadi a lot of weight, but it also recognises exceptions, and a score is never a prediction. Look at the whole report, talk openly as a family, and consult a qualified astrologer if you want a personal reading.
What is the parihar (remedy) for Nadi dosha?
First check the traditional exceptions (NAD-C1, NAD-C2 and, in some traditions, NAD-C3). Commonly cited remedies such as Mahamrityunjaya jaap or charity are free or low-cost; nothing needs to be bought, and no remedy is guaranteed.
Why is NAD-C3 off by default?
The same-nakshatra, different-pada exception is accepted by some astrologers and not others. We keep disputed rules off by default and say so openly, rather than quietly making results look better.
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