Quick Reference
| Detail | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Finger | Index (fore) finger of the right hand |
| Metal | Gold (yellow metal) |
| Day | Thursday, during Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, Punarvasu, Pushya or Purva Bhadrapada |
| Weight | Minimum 2 carats (for adults) |
| Direction | Face north, east or north-east while wearing |
Step-by-Step: How to Wear Pukhraj
- Choose the right time. Wear it on a Thursday morning during the Shukla Paksha, ideally in a favourable nakshatra — Vishakha, Punarvasu, Pushya or Purva Bhadrapada.
- Set the stone in gold, ensuring the base is open so the stone touches your skin. Use at least a 2-carat stone for adults (confirm the ideal weight with an astrologer).
- Sit facing north, east or north-east, ideally on a yellow asana (seat/cloth).
- Purify the ring. Dip it in raw cow’s milk, then cleanse it with Gangajal (holy water).
- Offer worship. Place yellow flowers before it, light incense, and offer prayers to Lord Jupiter (Brihaspati).
- Energize with mantra. Chant a Jupiter mantra 108 times (choose one):
- “Om Gram Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah” (beej mantra)
- “Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah” (naam mantra)
- “Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Guruve Namah”
- Wear it on the index finger of the right hand after the ritual, with devotion.
Precautions
- Always wear a natural, certified, untreated Pukhraj — treated or fake stones give no benefit.
- Confirm with an astrologer that Jupiter is favourable in your chart before wearing.
- Keep the stone clean, and re-energize it periodically for continued benefit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you wear a Pukhraj stone?
Wear a natural, certified Pukhraj set in gold on the index finger of the right hand, on a Thursday morning during Shukla Paksha, after cleansing it in raw milk and Gangajal and chanting the Jupiter mantra 108 times.
On which finger and day is Pukhraj worn?
Pukhraj is worn on the index (fore) finger of the right hand on a Thursday, ideally during a favourable nakshatra such as Vishakha, Punarvasu, Pushya or Purva Bhadrapada.
What is the mantra for wearing Pukhraj?
You can chant the Jupiter mantra “Om Gram Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah” or “Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah” 108 times while energizing the stone before wearing it.
What weight of Pukhraj should an adult wear?
An adult should wear a Pukhraj of at least 2 carats, though the ideal weight depends on your birth chart and should be confirmed by an astrologer.
Which metal is best for a Pukhraj stone?
Gold (yellow metal) is the best metal for Pukhraj, and the ring should be made so the stone touches the skin for maximum benefit.
