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केतु

Ketu

Moksha, Spirituality, Detachment, Liberation

Ketu governs moksha, spiritual liberation, past karma and detachment. Remedies for Ketu bring spiritual wisdom, reduce suffering and dissolve karmic debts.

Mantra

Om Ketave Namah

Gemstone

Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)

Colour

Grey, Smoky

Day

Tuesday

Metal

Mixed metals

Classical Remedies

शास्त्रीय उपाय

  1. 1 · Japa

    Recite the mantra Om Ketave Namah 108 times daily, ideally facing the direction of Ketu at sunrise on Tuesday.

  2. 2 · Vrata

    Observe a fast on Tuesday with simple sattvic food. Avoid grains; take fruits, milk and water in moderation.

  3. 3 · Ratna

    Wear Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) after proper kundli consultation and muhurta-purified pratishtha. The gem must be unblemished and of prescribed weight (minimum 3 ratti for primary stones).

  4. 4 · Daana / Seva

    Offer charity and service aligned with Ketu’s nature: donate grey, smokyitems, feed the relevant karaka group, and honour those who embody this graha’s qualities.