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राहु

Rahu

Obsession, Foreign, Ambition, Illusion

Rahu governs worldly ambitions, foreign lands, technology and illusion. Remedies for Rahu reduce confusion, fear and bring clarity of purpose.

Mantra

Om Rahave Namah

Gemstone

Hessonite (Gomed)

Colour

Smoky, Dark Blue

Day

Saturday

Metal

Mixed metals

Classical Remedies

शास्त्रीय उपाय

  1. 1 · Japa

    Recite the mantra Om Rahave Namah 108 times daily, ideally facing the direction of Rahu at sunrise on Saturday.

  2. 2 · Vrata

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

  3. 3 · Ratna

    Wear Hessonite (Gomed) 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 Rahu’s nature: donate smoky, dark blueitems, feed the relevant karaka group, and honour those who embody this graha’s qualities.