Ardra & Shatabhisha · Thirumana Porutham
4 / 10 Poruthams
Difficult match — several poruthams fail; a detailed astrologer review is strongly advised.
The 10 Poruthams
✗ Dina PoruthamCount from Ardra to Shatabhisha is 19. This count is considered less favourable for the daily rhythm of the marriage.
✗ Gana PoruthamArdra is Manusha gana; Shatabhisha is Rakshasa gana. Deva-Rakshasa and Manusha-Rakshasa combinations are traditionally considered incompatible.
✗ Yoni PoruthamArdra has the Dog yoni; Shatabhisha has the Horse yoni. These yonis are neutral — acceptable compatibility.
✗ Rasi PoruthamArdra is in Gemini; Shatabhisha is in Aquarius. Count from one rasi to the other is 9. This rasi position is considered less favourable.
✓ Rasiyathipathi PoruthamThe lords of the two rashis are Mercury and Saturn, who are neutral. Acceptable lord compatibility.
✓ Vasya PoruthamOne rasi has natural control over the other — mutual understanding comes easily.
✗ Rajju PoruthamArdra is in the Antya rajju group; Shatabhisha is in the Antya group. Same group — Rajju dosha is traditionally flagged; many families perform pariharam.
✓ Vedha PoruthamNo Vedha (obstruction) between these nakshatras.
✓ Varna PoruthamArdra has the Sudra varna; Shatabhisha has the Sudra varna. Same varna — traditionally considered good.
✗ Nadi PoruthamArdra is Madhya nadi; Shatabhisha is Madhya nadi. Same nadi — Nadi dosha is traditionally flagged (health/offspring concern).
Ardra is Manusha gana (Dog yoni, Madhya nadi); Shatabhisha is Rakshasa gana (Horse yoni, Madhya nadi). Their rashis are Mithuna and Kumbha, ruled by Mercury and Saturn.
Computed from classical Tamil porutham tables (simplified references). Confirm with a qualified astrologer before marriage decisions.