Navagraha Remedies — Vedic Remedies for 9 Planets
Gemstones, donations, fasting, colours, and rituals to strengthen or pacify each planet
When to Use Planetary Remedies
Navagraha remedies are performed to pacify afflicted planets or strengthen weak planets in your birth chart. The primary situations where remedies are recommended:
- • During Mahadasha/Antardasha: When a malefic planet's major or sub-period is active in your chart
- • During unfavourable transits: Such as Sade Sati (Saturn over natal Moon), Rahu-Ketu transit over key houses
- • When doshas are present: Mangal Dosha, Kaal Sarp Dosha, Pitru Dosha
- • Life challenges: Persistent obstacles in career, health, relationships, or finances traced to planetary afflictions
Quick Remedy Chart
| Planet | Gemstone | Day | Colour | Deity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surya | Ruby (Manik) | Sunday | Red, copper, saffron | Lord Surya |
| Chandra | Pearl (Moti) | Monday (Somvar Vrat) | White, cream, silver | Lord Shiva |
| Mangal | Red Coral (Moonga) | Tuesday (Mangalvar Vrat) | Red, orange, maroon | Lord Hanuman |
| Budha | Emerald (Panna) | Wednesday | Green | Lord Vishnu |
| Guru / Brihaspati | Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) | Thursday (Guruvar Vrat) | Yellow, golden | Lord Brihaspati |
| Shukra | Diamond (Heera) or White Sapphire | Friday (Shukravar Vrat) | White, pink, pastel | Goddess Lakshmi |
| Shani | Blue Sapphire (Neelam) | Saturday (Shanivar Vrat) | Black, dark blue, navy | Lord Hanuman |
| Rahu | Hessonite (Gomed) | Saturday | Smoke grey, dark blue | Goddess Durga |
| Ketu | Cat's Eye (Lehsuniya) | Tuesday | Grey, multi-coloured, smoky | Lord Ganesha |
1. Surya (Sun) Remedies
Recommended when: Weak Sun in horoscope, lack of confidence, career issues, eye problems, troubled relationship with father
Gemstone
Ruby (Manik) — set in gold or copper ring, worn on ring finger on Sunday
Fasting Day
Sunday — eat one meal before sunset, avoid salt
Colour to Wear
Red, copper, saffron — wear on Sundays
Deity to Worship
Lord Surya, Lord Rama, Lord Vishnu
Donation Items
Wheat, jaggery (gur), copper vessel, red cloth, red flowers — donate on Sundays
Food Offering
Offer wheat, jaggery, and red lentils
Temple to Visit
Sun Temple (Konark, Modhera, Suryanar Kovil)
Mantra
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
2. Chandra (Moon) Remedies
Recommended when: Mental unrest, anxiety, depression, mother's health issues, water retention, weak Moon in horoscope
Gemstone
Pearl (Moti) — set in silver ring, worn on little finger on Monday
Fasting Day
Monday (Somvar Vrat) — fruits and milk only
Colour to Wear
White, cream, silver — wear on Mondays
Deity to Worship
Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati
Donation Items
Rice, white cloth, silver, milk, white flowers, curd — donate on Mondays
Food Offering
Offer rice, milk, and white sweets (kheer)
Temple to Visit
Somnath Temple, Chandra temples in Tamil Nadu
Mantra
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः
3. Mangal (Mars) Remedies
Recommended when: Mangal Dosha, property disputes, blood pressure, anger issues, delayed marriage, accidents
Gemstone
Red Coral (Moonga) — set in gold or copper ring, worn on ring finger on Tuesday
Fasting Day
Tuesday (Mangalvar Vrat) — one meal, no salt or wheat
Colour to Wear
Red, orange, maroon — wear on Tuesdays
Deity to Worship
Lord Hanuman, Lord Kartikeya, Lord Ganesha
Donation Items
Red lentils (masoor dal), jaggery, red cloth, copper, wheat — donate on Tuesdays
Food Offering
Offer red lentils, jaggery, and revri
Temple to Visit
Vaitheeswaran Kovil (Mars temple, Tamil Nadu)
Mantra
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः
4. Budha (Mercury) Remedies
Recommended when: Poor communication, business losses, skin diseases, nervous disorders, education problems, weak Budha in horoscope
Gemstone
Emerald (Panna) — set in gold ring, worn on little finger on Wednesday
Fasting Day
Wednesday — eat green vegetables, avoid non-veg
Colour to Wear
Green — wear on Wednesdays
Deity to Worship
Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, Goddess Saraswati
Donation Items
Green moong dal, green cloth, bronze vessel, green vegetables — donate on Wednesdays
Food Offering
Offer green moong dal, green fruits, and green vegetables
Temple to Visit
Thiruvenkadu (Mercury temple, Tamil Nadu)
Mantra
ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः
5. Guru / Brihaspati (Jupiter) Remedies
Recommended when: Financial problems, childlessness, liver issues, lack of wisdom, weak Guru in horoscope, spiritual stagnation
Gemstone
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) — set in gold ring, worn on index finger on Thursday
Fasting Day
Thursday (Guruvar Vrat) — one meal with chana dal, banana
Colour to Wear
Yellow, golden — wear on Thursdays
Deity to Worship
Lord Brihaspati, Lord Vishnu, Lord Dakshinamurthy
Donation Items
Chana dal, turmeric, yellow cloth, gold, books, bananas — donate on Thursdays
Food Offering
Offer chana dal, bananas, yellow sweets, and turmeric
Temple to Visit
Alangudi (Jupiter temple, Tamil Nadu)
Mantra
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
6. Shukra (Venus) Remedies
Recommended when: Marital discord, lack of luxury, reproductive issues, artistic blocks, relationship problems, weak Shukra in horoscope
Gemstone
Diamond (Heera) or White Sapphire — set in platinum or silver ring, worn on ring finger on Friday
Fasting Day
Friday (Shukravar Vrat) — one meal, offer white items
Colour to Wear
White, pink, pastel — wear on Fridays
Deity to Worship
Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Mahalakshmi
Donation Items
White rice, white cloth, sugar, ghee, camphor, perfume, silver — donate on Fridays
Food Offering
Offer white rice, sugar, milk sweets, and ghee
Temple to Visit
Kanjanur (Venus temple, Tamil Nadu)
Mantra
ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः
7. Shani (Saturn) Remedies
Recommended when: Sade Sati, Shani Dhaiya, chronic diseases, delays in career, legal troubles, depression, weak Shani or Shani Mahadasha
Gemstone
Blue Sapphire (Neelam) — MUST consult astrologer before wearing. Set in iron/silver ring, worn on middle finger on Saturday. Try for 3 days first.
Fasting Day
Saturday (Shanivar Vrat) — one meal, no salt, avoid oil
Colour to Wear
Black, dark blue, navy — wear on Saturdays
Deity to Worship
Lord Hanuman, Lord Shani Dev, Lord Bhairav
Donation Items
Black sesame seeds (til), mustard oil, iron items, black cloth, urad dal — donate on Saturdays
Food Offering
Offer black sesame, urad dal, mustard oil, and iron utensils
Temple to Visit
Shani Shingnapur (Maharashtra), Thirunallar (Tamil Nadu)
Mantra
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः
8. Rahu Remedies
Recommended when: Sudden losses, foreign travel obstacles, confusion, addictions, phobias, Rahu Mahadasha, Kaal Sarp Dosha
Gemstone
Hessonite (Gomed) — set in ashtadhatu or silver, worn on middle finger on Saturday
Fasting Day
Saturday — some traditions fast on Rahu Kalam time only
Colour to Wear
Smoke grey, dark blue — wear on Saturdays
Deity to Worship
Goddess Durga, Lord Bhairav, Saraswati
Donation Items
Coconut, blue/black cloth, blanket, mustard seeds, radish — donate on Saturdays
Food Offering
Offer coconut, sesame, and mustard seeds
Temple to Visit
Thirunageswaram (Rahu temple, Tamil Nadu), Kalahasti
Mantra
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः
9. Ketu Remedies
Recommended when: Spiritual confusion, mysterious diseases, joint pain, Ketu Mahadasha, lack of direction, Kaal Sarp Dosha
Gemstone
Cat's Eye (Lehsuniya) — set in silver or mixed metals, worn on ring finger on Tuesday
Fasting Day
Tuesday — some traditions also fast on Saturdays
Colour to Wear
Grey, multi-coloured, smoky — wear on Tuesdays
Deity to Worship
Lord Ganesha, Goddess Matangi, Lord Chitragupta
Donation Items
Sour items, blanket of mixed colours, sesame, flag — donate on Tuesdays
Food Offering
Offer sesame, sour fruits, and mixed grains
Temple to Visit
Keezhaperumpallam (Ketu temple, Tamil Nadu)
Mantra
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः
General Remedy Guidelines
- • Always consult a qualified Vedic astrologer before wearing gemstones — especially Blue Sapphire (Neelam) and Cat's Eye (Lehsuniya)
- • Donations should be made with a pure heart and without expectation of return
- • Fasting should be done with devotion, not mere abstinence from food
- • Mantras should be chanted after proper initiation or with the guidance of a guru
- • Remedies are supplements to personal effort — they do not replace hard work and good conduct
- • Navagraha Puja performed in temples by qualified priests is a comprehensive remedy for all planets
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start Navagraha remedies?
Remedies are most effective when started during the planet's Mahadasha, Antardasha, or unfavourable transit. Consult your birth chart to identify which planet needs strengthening. Remedies can also be started on the planet's designated day during Shukla Paksha.
Can I do remedies for all 9 planets at once?
While Navagraha Puja covers all 9 planets, targeted remedies are more effective. Focus on the 1-2 planets that are weakest or most afflicted in your horoscope. Doing too many remedies simultaneously can dilute their effectiveness.
Do gemstone remedies really work?
In Vedic astrology, gemstones are believed to absorb and transmit planetary energies. Their effectiveness is traditionally considered dependent on: correct identification of the weak planet via birth chart, quality and weight of the gemstone, proper activation ritual (pran pratishtha), and wearing on the correct finger and day. Always consult a qualified astrologer before wearing any planetary gemstone, especially Blue Sapphire (Neelam).