South Indian Marriage Matching - 10 Poruthams
Vedha Porutham
வேத பொருத்தம்
Last updated: 13 April 2026 · Source: Jataka Parijata, South Indian Jyotish tradition
What is Vedha Porutham?
Vedha Porutham checks for affliction between birth stars. Certain nakshatra pairs are considered "vedha" (piercing/afflicting) to each other. If bride and groom have vedha nakshatras, the marriage is strongly cautioned. Vedha is considered as critical as Rajju in South Indian tradition.
How to Calculate
Specific nakshatra pairs create vedha: Ashwini-Jyeshtha, Bharani-Anuradha, Krittika-Vishakha, Rohini-Swati, Ardra-Shravana, Punarvasu-Uttara Ashadha, Pushya-Purva Ashadha, Ashlesha-Moola, Magha-Revati, Purva Phalguni-Uttara Bhadrapada, Uttara Phalguni-Purva Bhadrapada, Hasta-Shatabhisha, Mrigashira-Chitra. If bride and groom fall into any vedha pair, Vedha Porutham is absent.
FAQ
Q.How many vedha pairs exist?
There are 13 vedha pairs covering 26 of the 27 nakshatras (Dhanishtha has no vedha pair in most traditions). Each pair is mutually afflicting - if A afflicts B, then B afflicts A.
Q.Is Vedha Porutham checked in North Indian matching?
Not directly. The North Indian Ashtakoot system does not have a Vedha check. However, experienced North Indian astrologers may check vedha informally as an additional safety measure, especially when the couple is from a South Indian background.