South Indian Marriage Matching - 10 Poruthams
Gana Porutham
கண பொருத்தம்
Last updated: 12 April 2026 · Source: Jataka Parijata, South Indian Jyotish tradition
What is Gana Porutham?
Gana Porutham checks temperament compatibility. The three ganas are Deva (divine/sattvic), Manushya (human/rajasic), and Rakshasa (demonic/tamasic). Same-gana matches score highest. Deva-Manushya is acceptable. Deva-Rakshasa and Manushya-Rakshasa are cautioned against.
How to Calculate
Identify the gana of both bride and groom based on their birth nakshatras. Deva nakshatras: 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, Moola, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha.
FAQ
Q.Is Rakshasa gana bad for marriage?
Not at all. Rakshasa gana indicates strong willpower and independence, not negative character. Two Rakshasa-gana partners often have very passionate, dynamic marriages. The caution is only when one partner is Deva (gentle) and the other Rakshasa (intense) - the temperament gap can cause friction.
Q.Is Gana Porutham the same in North and South Indian systems?
The gana assignments per nakshatra are identical in both systems. The difference is scoring: North Indian Ashtakoot gives 0-6 points with gradations. South Indian Porutham gives pass/fail. The underlying data is the same.