Explore the nine Navratna stones, their traditional planetary associations and the details that distinguish one gem from another.
नवरत्न - The primary gemstones for each of the 9 planets
माणिक्य (Manikya)
Traditionally linked with the Sun and themes of confidence and leadership.
मोती (Moti)
Traditionally linked with the Moon and themes of emotion and reflection.
मूंगा (Moonga)
Traditionally linked with Mars and themes of courage and determination.
पन्ना (Panna)
Traditionally linked with Mercury and themes of learning and communication.
पुखराज (Pukhraj)
Traditionally linked with Jupiter and themes of wisdom and growth.
हीरा (Heera)
Traditionally linked with Venus and themes of beauty and relationships.
नीलम (Neelam)
Traditionally linked with Saturn and themes of patience and discipline.
गोमेद (Gomed)
Traditionally linked with Rahu and themes of change and ambition.
लहसुनिया (Lehsunia)
Traditionally linked with Ketu and themes of introspection and detachment.
उपरत्न - Alternative stones in traditional practice
| Planet | Primary Gem | Alternatives | Day | Finger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun / Surya | Ruby | Garnet, Red Spinel | Sunday | Ring Finger |
| Moon / Chandra | Pearl | Moonstone | Monday | Little Finger |
| Mars / Mangal | Red Coral | Red Jasper, Carnelian | Tuesday | Ring Finger |
| Mercury / Budh | Emerald | Peridot, Green Tourmaline | Wednesday | Little Finger |
| Jupiter / Guru | Yellow Sapphire | Citrine, Yellow Topaz | Thursday | Index Finger |
| Venus / Shukra | Diamond | White Sapphire, Zircon, Opal | Friday | Middle Finger |
| Saturn / Shani | Blue Sapphire | Amethyst, Iolite | Saturday | Middle Finger |
| Rahu / North Node | Hessonite | Tiger's Eye | Saturday | Middle Finger |
| Ketu / South Node | Cat's Eye | Turquoise | Tuesday/Saturday | Middle/Ring Finger |
Use your birth chart as context when exploring traditional gemstone associations.