Sharad Navratri 2026 · Sun, 11 Oct – Mon, 19 Oct
नवरात्रि · नौ रातें, नौ रत्न
Nine nights, nine Navratna — one sacred gem each night. Each evening of Sharad Navratri we unveil one of the nine Navratna, in the classical Navagraha order — from Surya's Ruby on the first night to Ketu's Cat's Eye on the ninth.
Sharad Navratri 2026 · 11–19 Oct
One sacred gem each night, from Surya's Ruby to Ketu's Cat's Eye.
One calendar reminder at 7:00 PM each night · no sign-up needed.
THE NINE NIGHTS
Sun, 11 Oct to Mon, 19 Oct 2026 · Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on Tue, 20 Oct. Each night's gem, its planet, and what it is traditionally worn for.
Night 1 ·
माणिक्य · Surya (Sun)
Ruby (Manikya) is the Navratna gem of Surya (Sun). Traditionally, it is worn for confidence, leadership and self-respect. In Vedic practice it is usually first worn on a Sunday (रविवार), the day of Surya.
Night 2 ·
मोती · Chandra (Moon)
Pearl (Moti) is the Navratna gem of Chandra (Moon). Traditionally, it is worn for a calm mind, emotional balance and the Moon's nurturing qualities. In Vedic practice it is usually first worn on a Monday (सोमवार), the day of Chandra.
Night 3 ·
मूंगा · Mangal (Mars)
Red Coral (Moonga) is the Navratna gem of Mangal (Mars). Traditionally, it is worn for courage, drive and determination. In Vedic practice it is usually first worn on a Tuesday (मंगलवार), the day of Mangal.
Night 4 ·
पन्ना · Budh (Mercury)
Emerald (Panna) is the Navratna gem of Budh (Mercury). Traditionally, it is worn for clear thinking, eloquent speech and learning. In Vedic practice it is usually first worn on a Wednesday (बुधवार), the day of Budh.
Night 5 ·
पुखराज · Brihaspati (Jupiter)
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) is the Navratna gem of Brihaspati (Jupiter). Traditionally, it is worn for wisdom, good judgement and harmony in marriage and family. In Vedic practice it is usually first worn on a Thursday (गुरुवार), the day of Brihaspati.
Night 6 ·
हीरा · Shukra (Venus)
Diamond (Heera) is the Navratna gem of Shukra (Venus). Traditionally, it is worn for love, beauty, artistic expression and graceful relationships. In Vedic practice it is usually first worn on a Friday (शुक्रवार), the day of Shukra.
Night 7 ·
नीलम · Shani (Saturn)
Blue Sapphire (Neelam) is the Navratna gem of Shani (Saturn). Traditionally, it is worn for discipline, focus and perseverance. Tradition suggests a short trial before wearing it every day, and it is usually first worn on a Saturday (शनिवार).
Night 8 ·
गोमेद · Rahu
Hessonite (Gomed) is the Navratna gem of Rahu. Traditionally, it is worn for clarity and steadiness when life feels unsettled. It is usually chosen during a Rahu period (mahadasha), ideally with guidance from a trusted astrologer.
Night 9 ·
लहसुनिया · Ketu
Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) is the Navratna gem of Ketu. Traditionally, it is worn for spiritual insight, intuition and inner detachment. It is usually chosen during a Ketu period (mahadasha), ideally with guidance from a trusted astrologer.
About this series
Navratri honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga across nine nights. Pairing each night with one Navratna gem is RashiRocks' own series — a gentle way to learn about all nine sacred gems, one evening at a time. It is not a scriptural rule: in Vedic tradition the Navratna are linked to the nine planets (Navagraha), not to particular Navratri nights or forms of the Goddess, so we simply follow the classical Navagraha order, from Surya to Ketu.
Before you wear a new gem
The meanings on this page are traditional beliefs, shared for learning and devotion — not medical, financial or legal advice. If you would like to wear one of the Navratna, a trusted astrologer can help you choose the gem, weight and day that suit you.
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