राहूसाठी गोमेद कसे धारण करावे — संपूर्ण ज्योतिष मार्गदर्शन

Which Finger and Metal to Wear Hessonite

Hessonite (Gomed or Gomedha) is the gemstone of Rahu (North Node of the Moon) and is traditionally worn on the Madhyama (middle finger) of the right hand, though many Jyotishis also prescribe the Kanishthika (little finger). The middle finger is associated with Saturn and the karmic axis — appropriate for Rahu, who shares Saturn's significations in many Jyotish traditions and is often described as behaving like Shani. The prescribed metal is Panchdhatu (five-metal alloy), which is the standard setting for Rahu's gem, as no single planet's exclusive metal perfectly matches the shadow planet. Some traditions allow silver or an alloy containing lead (Rahu's metal) and iron; silver alone is also widely used in practice. Avoid gold for Gomed, as gold is solar and Rahu is innately anti-solar in Jyotish cosmology. The Hessonite must weigh a minimum of 5 to 7 Ratti (4.5 to 6.3 carats) for effective planetary influence. The finest Hessonite (Gomedha) comes from Sri Lanka or Africa — it is a calcium aluminum silicate (Grossular Garnet variety) with a distinctive honey-orange-brown or deep reddish-brown color, strong luster, and a unique internal veil-like haziness that differentiates it from other garnets. Eye-clean quality with strong color saturation is preferred. The stone base must touch the skin.