Red Coral Gemstone
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Red Coral (Moonga) is ratna of Mangal (Mars) in Jyotish. This collection lists Pandit.com's natural red coral stones, each as an individual piece by weight, so you choose the exact stone you will receive. Every stone is selected under Pt. Rahul Kaushl.
Red Coral in Jyotish
Red Coral (Moonga) is worn to strengthen Mangal when that planet supports your birth chart, and it is traditionally chosen for courage, energy, property matters and drive. Because a gemstone strengthens its planet, it is chosen from the birth chart, ideally the lagna, and not from the rashi alone. See the Mangal remedies for other remedies of Mangal.
How red coral is traditionally worn
- Finger: the ring finger.
- Metal: gold or copper.
- Day: Tuesday, in Shukla Paksha, in the morning after bathing.
- Mantra: Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah, chanted 108 times before wearing.
How to choose a red coral
- Coral is organic, formed in the sea, and Italian (Mediterranean) and Japanese coral are the most prized. Avoid dyed coral; a certificate should confirm natural colour.
- Fix the weight with your astrologer. A common trade measure is 1 ratti = 0.91 carat.
- A clean stone of moderate weight is preferred over a large stone with heavy inclusions.
- Buy with a lab certificate. For a stone matched to your chart, consult Pt. Rahul Kaushl.
Compare all nine planets and their stones in the gemstone guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet is red coral for?
Red Coral (Moonga) is ratna of Mangal (Mars).
Which finger is red coral worn on?
Traditionally on the ring finger, set in gold or copper.
Which day should I wear red coral?
Tuesday, in Shukla Paksha, in the morning after bathing, after chanting Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah 108 times.
Who should wear red coral?
Someone in whose birth chart Mangal is a supportive planet. Check your chart before wearing it, or consult Pt. Rahul Kaushl.
How many ratti of red coral should I wear?
The weight is fixed by your astrologer from your chart and body weight. At 1 ratti = 0.91 carat, a 5 carat stone is about 5.5 ratti.
