Nadi Dosha
నాడీ దోషం
Sanskrit: नाडी दोष · Category: Dosha
Quick Definition
Same Nadi (Adi/Madhya/Antya) for both partners in marriage matching — classically discouraged.
Detailed Explanation
In Ashta Koota matching, Nadi koota (8 points) is the most critical. Same Nadi = 0 points (Nadi Dosha). Considered serious for genetic/health compatibility. Pariharas include Mahamrityunjaya jaap, Nadi Dosha Shanti puja, and specific charity (donating a black cow/clothes).
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.