Ketu (Descending Lunar Node (shadow planet))
కేతువుGraha #9 of 9 · Tuesday (used for Ketu remedies) · 7-year mahadasha
Ketu Mool Mantra
Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah
Beeja form: Om Sraam (single seed: Keṁ)
Recite 108 times daily on Tuesday (used for Ketu remedies). The shorter beeja mantra can be repeated more times (1,008 or 10,008) for deeper transformation during Ketu's mahadasha.
Ketu Mahadasha Effects
Ketu dasha pushes toward detachment, moksha, occult insight, and sudden spiritual breakthroughs. Can also bring isolation, mysterious illness, abrupt losses, accidents, or separation from loved ones over its 7 years. The shortest shadow-planet dasha, often a spiritual catalyst.
Graha Shanti — Remedies for Ketu
When Ketu is afflicted or unfavorably placed in the birth chart, the following remedies are prescribed in classical Jyotisha:
- Mantra recitation: 108 to 10,008 times of the mool mantra on Tuesday (used for Ketu remedies)
- Daana (donation): horse gram, multi-colored cloth, cat's eye, sesame oil, blanket, to dogs and ascetics — donate to a Brahmin priest, temple, or needy person on Tuesday (used for Ketu remedies)
- Gemstone: Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl (Lehsunia) in Silver / Mixed alloy — ONLY after verified by a qualified astrologer (wrong gemstone amplifies afflictions)
- Temple visit: Keezhperumpallam (Tamil Nadu); Kalahasti (Rahu-Ketu kshetra)
- Vrata observance: Fast on Tuesday (used for Ketu remedies) from sunrise to sunset
- Bhakti hymn: Ganesha Atharvashirsha; Subrahmanya Bhujangam
When is Ketu's Day?
Tuesday (used for Ketu remedies) (మంగళవారం (కేతు పరిహారం)) is ruled by Ketu. Activities aligned with Ketu's nature are most favored on this day. See today's panchangam to check whether today is a Ketu-ruled day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ketu graha in Vedic astrology?
Ketu (కేతువు, English: Descending Lunar Node (shadow planet)) is graha #9 of the 9 Navagrahas. Day of week: Tuesday (used for Ketu remedies). Mahadasha period: 7 years. Ketu dasha pushes toward detachment, moksha, occult insight, and sudden spiritual breakthroughs. Can also bring isolation, mysterious illness, abrupt losses, accidents, or separation from loved ones o...
What is the mool mantra of Ketu?
The mool mantra for Ketu is: 'Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah'. The shorter beeja form is: 'Om Sraam (single seed: Keṁ)'. Recite 108 times daily on Tuesday (used for Ketu remedies) for full benefit. Counts of 1,008 or 10,008 for significant transformation.
What gemstone represents Ketu?
The gemstone for Ketu is Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl (Lehsunia). Wear in Silver / Mixed alloy setting on the recommended finger (varies by graha). For Vedic gemstone therapy, consult an astrologer who has verified the graha's strength in your birth chart before purchasing.
How do I do graha shanti for Ketu?
Donate items associated with Ketu: horse gram, multi-colored cloth, cat's eye, sesame oil, blanket, to dogs and ascetics. Visit a Ketu temple: Keezhperumpallam (Tamil Nadu); Kalahasti (Rahu-Ketu kshetra). Recite the bhakti hymn: Ganesha Atharvashirsha; Subrahmanya Bhujangam. Performed during Ketu's mahadasha or antardasha for relief.
All 9 Navagrahas
సూర్యుడు2. Chandra
చంద్రుడు3. Mangala
కుజుడు / అంగారకుడు4. Budha
బుధుడు5. Guru
గురుడు / బృహస్పతి6. Shukra
శుక్రుడు7. Shani
శని8. Rahu
రాహువు9. Ketu
కేతువు
All navagraha data sourced from Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra, Phaladeepika, and Saravali. Editorial methodology reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma. Vedic gemstone therapy should only be undertaken after a qualified Jyotishi has analyzed your full birth chart — wrong gemstones can amplify afflictions instead of mitigating them.