Vedic Gemstone Guide
Hessonite (Gomed, गोमेद) — Vedic Gemstone Guide
Quick Answer
Hessonite (Gomed, गोमेद) is the gemstone for planet Rahu (Rahu). Wear on Middle finger of right hand in Silver or Ashtadhatu on Saturday evening during Shukla Paksha. Minimum weight: Minimum 5 carats (ideally 7+ carats). Mantra: Om Rahave Namaha (108 times before wearing). Price range: ₹500-8,000 per carat.
Hessonite (Gomed) Details
| Gemstone | Hessonite (Gomed, गोमेद) |
| Planet | Rahu (Rahu) |
| Color | Honey-brown to cinnamon |
| Hardness | 6.5-7.5 (Mohs) |
| Minimum Weight | Minimum 5 carats (ideally 7+ carats) |
| Metal | Silver or Ashtadhatu |
| Finger | Middle finger of right hand |
| Day to Wear | Saturday evening during Shukla Paksha |
| Mantra | Om Rahave Namaha (108 times before wearing) |
| Origin | Sri Lanka, India, Brazil, Africa |
| Price Range | ₹500-8,000 per carat |
Benefits of Hessonite
- ✓Neutralizes Rahu Dasha effects
- ✓Helps with foreign travel and settlement
- ✓Removes confusion and unclear thinking
- ✓Benefits in technology and unconventional careers
- ✓Protects from psychic attacks and negative energy
Cautions & Who Should NOT Wear
- ⚠Avoid if Rahu is well-placed and giving positive results
- ⚠Can increase restlessness if worn unnecessarily
- ⚠Trial for 3 days recommended
How to Wear Hessonite
Step 1: Purchase a natural, untreated Hessonite of minimum Minimum 5 carats (ideally 7+ carats) from a certified dealer.
Step 2: Set the stone in Silver or Ashtadhatu as a ring.
Step 3: On Saturday evening during Shukla Paksha, purify the ring by soaking in raw milk mixed with Ganga water for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Chant Om Rahave Namaha (108 times before wearing) 108 times while holding the ring.
Step 5: Wear on the Middle finger of right hand. Do not remove for at least 40 days.