Gana Koota in Kundli Matching

Gana is the sixth koota in kundli matching, worth 6 points out of 36. It compares the temperament group of the two birth nakshatras. Tradition sorts all 27 nakshatras into three groups: Deva, Manushya, and Rakshasa. When both people fall in the same group, gana scores 6. Deva with Manushya scores 5. Manushya with Rakshasa scores 1. Deva with Rakshasa scores 0. That last pairing, Deva with Rakshasa, is the widest gap in the system, and tradition calls it Gana dosh.

The group names need a careful reading. Deva suggests a gentle and refined temperament in tradition. Manushya suggests a balanced human mix of qualities. Rakshasa suggests a strong willed and intense temperament. These are labels for temperament inside an old system. They are not judgments of character, goodness, or worth. A person in the Rakshasa group is not a bad person, and a person in the Deva group is not a better person. Anyone using these labels to judge someone is misusing them.

The Three Gana Groups

Each group holds exactly 9 of the 27 nakshatras. Find each person’s birth nakshatra in the tables below, then read across to the group.

How the Gana Score Is Counted

Take the group of each birth nakshatra from the tables above, then read the pair in the scoring table. Same group always scores the full 6 points, whichever group it is.

One directional difference is worth knowing. Some traditional tables score Manushya with Rakshasa as 1 only when the boy is Manushya, and 0 the other way round. This site counts the pair as 1 in both directions. If another source gives you 0 for the reverse pairing, that difference in method is the reason.

Illustration only, not a real couple. Suppose Neha’s birth nakshatra is Hasta, which falls in the Deva group, and Karan’s is Rohini, which falls in the Manushya group. Deva with Manushya scores 5, so this pair gains 5 of the 6 points for gana. Now suppose a second pair has one Deva nakshatra and one Rakshasa nakshatra. Their gana score is 0, and tradition calls that Gana dosh. The gap between the two examples is 5 points, which shows how much weight this single koota carries inside the 36 guna chart.

What a Gana Score Means

A score of 6 means the two temperaments sit in the same group, and daily reactions are expected to rhyme: similar patience, similar pace, similar ways of handling friction. A score of 5 means the temperaments are close neighbours, gentle with balanced, and adjustment is usually light. A score of 1 means the temperaments sit further apart, balanced with intense, and daily friction may need more conscious handling. A score of 0 means the temperaments sit at opposite ends of this system, and tradition reads that as the hardest pairing for everyday ease.

None of these scores measures love, loyalty, or the ability to live well together. Temperament is only one layer of a marriage. Two people with a gana zero can still build a steady life together, because temperament is shaped by upbringing, habit, and choice as much as by a birth star. The score is a traditional pointer to where friction may arise, not a forecast of it.

Gana Dosh and Exceptions

When gana scores 0, tradition calls it Gana dosh. The word dosh here means a flagged combination inside this scoring system, not a curse or a danger. Dosha rules and exceptions differ by region and by scholar, and some traditions list conditions that soften a Gana dosh. This tool reports the basic count and does not apply those exceptions, so a Gana dosh on a report should be read as a starting point for discussion, not as a final word. Above all, a Gana dosh on its own is never a reason to end, cancel, or delay a marriage. The decision belongs to the couple and their family, and a trusted elder or counsellor can help with personal difficulties that a score table cannot address.

Common Mix Ups

• Gana and Varna. Both describe temperament, but from different inputs. Gana reads the birth nakshatra. Varna reads the Moon sign.
• The Rakshasa label and character. Rakshasa in this system means an intense and independent temperament. It is not a moral judgment, and it must never be used to label a person as bad.
• Gana dosh and a failed match. Gana dosh costs 6 points, which is real weight, but the match still has 30 other points available, and the heavier kootas, Nadi and Bhakoot, are scored separately.
• Gana and Yoni. Both read the birth nakshatras. Yoni compares animal symbols. Gana compares temperament groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many points is gana worth?

Gana is worth 6 points out of 36 in the Ashtakoot system.

What is Gana dosh?

Gana dosh is the traditional name for a Deva with Rakshasa pairing, which scores 0 on this koota. It is a flagged combination inside the scoring system, not a danger or a verdict.

Can a couple marry with Gana dosh?

Yes. A Gana dosh costs 6 points, but the match is judged on the full breakdown and on the couple’s own circumstances. The score alone never decides a marriage.

Does the Rakshasa group mean a bad temperament?

No. In this system it means an intense, strong willed, and independent temperament. It is not a judgment of character or worth.

Where can I check my gana score?

The free tool on the homepage shows the gana score inside the full koota breakdown.

If a Gana dosh result is causing personal worry that a table cannot settle, you may speak with a live expert through the optional separate service at psychicslove.org. That service is for adults aged 18 and over, and it offers guidance, not a guarantee.

Kundli Matching (kundlimatching.online) is an independent guidance website. The information here is traditional and for guidance only. It is not a guarantee or a prediction, and it is not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice. Please take big decisions such as marriage with your own understanding and your family. Expert consultation is for adults aged 18 and over.

Last updated: 29 October 2026