Check the ten South-Indian marriage poruthams (star-match factors) for the bride and groom’s birth Nakshatras — Dina, Gana, Mahendra, Stree Deergha, Yoni, Rasi, Rasyadhipathi, Vasya, Rajju and Vedha. Each factor is shown transparently so you can see exactly what agrees and what needs a second look.

Please read — this is a reference tool, not a verdict. Marriage matching traditions genuinely differ (Telugu, Tamil and Kerala schools weigh and count some poruthams differently), and the final decision rests on the full horoscopes of both people, not the birth star alone. We deliberately do not show a single “percentage match”, because a marriage decision deserves more than a black-box number. Use this to understand the ten factors and to prepare for a conversation with your family purohit, who makes the final assessment. The classification factors (Gana, Yoni, Rajju, Vedha) and Dina are well-standardised here; the Stree Deergha threshold and the Vasya table genuinely differ between the Telugu, Tamil and classical (BV Raman) schools, so treat those two as indicative.

Bride (Kanya)

Nakshatram (birth star)

Padam (quarter)

Groom (Varudu)

Nakshatram (birth star)

Padam (quarter)

Both Rajju and Vedha are traditionally treated as the critical poruthams — a caution on either is usually taken seriously and discussed carefully with a purohit. A caution on the softer factors (Vasya, Dina) is often accepted, especially when the important ones agree. Don’t know the Padam? It only affects the three Rasi-based factors (Rasi, Rasyadhipathi, Vasya); try each Padam to see the range.

The 10 Poruthams Explained

Dina (Nakshatra) Porutham — health and longevity; agrees when the count from the bride’s star to the groom’s is one of 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 24 or 26.
Gana Porutham — temperament match. Each star is Deva (divine), Manushya (human) or Rakshasa (assertive); a Deva–Rakshasa pairing is the classic Gana dosha.
Mahendra Porutham — progeny and family welfare; the groom’s star should fall at the 4th, 7th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 19th, 22nd or 25th from the bride’s.
Stree Deergha Porutham — prosperity and the bride’s wellbeing; the groom’s star should be more than 9 from the bride’s.
Yoni Porutham — physical and instinctive harmony, through the animal (yoni) of each star; enemy animals do not agree.
Rasi Porutham — family harmony; the couple’s Moon signs should avoid the 6–8 (Shadashtaka) and 2–12 (Dwirdwadasha) relationships.
Rasyadhipathi Porutham — the lords of the two Rasis should be friends or neutral (classical Parashari friendship).
Vasya Porutham — mutual attraction and influence between the two Rasis.
Rajju Porutham (critical) — longevity of the marriage; the two stars must not share the same Rajju (body-part group).
Vedha Porutham (critical) — freedom from affliction; certain star pairs are in mutual Vedha and are avoided.

Gana of Each Nakshatra

Deva (divine)	Manushya (human)	Rakshasa (assertive)
Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati	Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva/Uttara Phalguni, Purva/Uttara Ashadha, Purva/Uttara Bhadra	Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Moola, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha

Rajju Groups (Rajju Porutham)

Rajju	Nakshatras
Pada (foot)	Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Moola, Revati
Kati (waist)	Bharani, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Anuradha, Purvashadha, Uttara Bhadra
Nabhi (navel)	Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttarashadha, Purva Bhadra
Kanta (neck)	Rohini, Ardra, Hasta, Swati, Shravana, Shatabhisha
Siro (head)	Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishtha

Both stars falling in the same Rajju is the Rajju dosha; it is considered most serious when they share the same body part.

How Each Factor Is Sourced

Every factor is computed from a fixed classical rule — nothing is guessed. Where the tradition genuinely differs between the Telugu, Tamil and classical (BV Raman) schools, we say so, and mark that factor indicative. The classification tables (Gana, Yoni, Rajju, Vedha) were cross-verified against the classical consensus rather than trusting any single website.

Porutham	Rule applied here	Basis & standardisation
Dina	Count bride→groom is benefic if it is 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 24 or 26	Standard 10-porutham (Prokerala, findyourfate) — sources differ only on count 6
Gana	Dosha on Deva–Rakshasa or Rakshasa–Rakshasa; other pairings agree	Classical standard, 9 stars per gana, cross-checked against multiple sources
Mahendra	Groom’s star at the 4th, 7th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 19th, 22nd or 25th from the bride’s	Standard, well-agreed
Stree Deergha indicative	Groom’s star more than 9 from the bride’s	Threshold varies by school (cited as 7, 9, 13 or 15)
Yoni	14-animal table; enemy animals do not agree, same animal is best	Classical standard
Rasi	Avoid the 6–8 (Shadashtaka) and 2–12 (Dwirdwadasha) relationships	Standard; some schools add cancellations for same-lord signs
Rasyadhipathi	The two Rasi lords must be the same, friends, or neutral	Parashari Naisargika (natural) friendships
Vasya indicative	Classical (BV Raman) Vasya table	The Tamil tradition uses a different Vasya table
Rajju (critical)	Both stars in the same Rajju group is a dosha	Classical 5-group standard (Pada/Kati/Nabhi/Kanta/Siro)
Vedha (critical)	Mutual-Vedha star pairs are avoided	Classical standard (incl. Mrigashira–Chitra–Dhanishtha)

Calculation basis: the Nakshatra→Rasi mapping uses the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, the same sidereal standard used throughout this site and in Telugu Panchangams. Because seven poruthams depend only on the birth star and three on the Rasi (derived from star + Padam), no birth time or place is needed here. Traditions weigh and count some factors differently — this is why we show the ten factors openly instead of a single score.

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