Gemstone
Pukhraj, yellow sapphire
Pukhraj, yellow sapphire, is the traditional gemstone of Jupiter in the navaratna set. People wear it for Guru's themes of study, counsel and growth. Wealth, marriage and health stay with the chart, the family and a doctor. A stone is optional.
Navaratna, as this site names them
| Planet | Stone | Hindi name |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Ruby | Manikya |
| Moon | Pearl | Moti |
| Mars | Red coral | Moonga |
| Mercury | Emerald | Panna |
| Jupiter | Yellow sapphire | Pukhraj |
| Venus | Diamond | Heera |
| Saturn | Blue sapphire | Neelam |
| Rahu | Hessonite | Gomed |
| Ketu | Cat's eye | Lehsunia |
Jupiter's number on this site is 3, The Teacher. Expressive, optimistic and wise beyond your years. Teaching, advising and creative work suit you. Number 3 is the written note.
A stone is optional
The association is old and specific: yellow sapphire for Jupiter, not for every yellow bead in a shop window. KismatAstro does not sell stones, test them, or tell you that your Jupiter is weak. The free kundli (muft janam kundli) will show Jupiter's sign and house from a real birth. Read that first.
If a remedy is what you want, a Thursday habit of study or of keeping a promise is available without a purchase. The kundli report describes the chart, at ₹149. A ring, if you want one, comes from a jeweller.
Related: gemstone by date of birth (janam tarikh), seventh house (saatvan bhav), free kundli (muft janam kundli).
People also ask
What is pukhraj?
Pukhraj is the Hindi name for yellow sapphire, the stone traditionally paired with Jupiter in the navaratna set. It is a gemstone people choose for Jupiter's themes of study, counsel and teaching. It is not a medicine and it does not guarantee wealth, marriage or health.
Which planet is pukhraj for?
Jupiter, called Guru. On this site the number 3 is also Jupiter's number, with the short title The Teacher. That number meaning is a numerology (ank jyotish) note. The stone is a separate traditional association. Wearing a stone does not change the number your name adds up to.
Does everyone with a weak Jupiter need pukhraj?
No. This page cannot see your chart, so it cannot call Jupiter weak or strong for you. A gemstone is optional. Many people never wear one. If a seller says you must buy today because of a dosha they have not shown you, pause and ask for the chart in writing.
Can pukhraj fix a marriage delay?
Marriage timing is read from the seventh house (saatvan bhav), Venus, Jupiter's transit and the dasha. That reading names a period. The muhurat list and guna milan answer the wedding questions. A yellow sapphire is a separate choice.
Is pukhraj a cure for any illness?
No. Nothing on KismatAstro is a treatment. If you are ill, see a doctor. A gemstone page that promises a cure is overreaching. You can like the colour and still keep your medical care exactly as your doctor set it.
How does this differ from the lucky gemstone by date of birth (janam tarikh)?
The lucky-gemstone tool reduces the day of birth to a mulank and shows that number's traditional stone. Jupiter's stone appears there for mulank 3. This page is about pukhraj itself, not about telling you that your mulank is 3. Calculate the mulank before you assume the stone.
What metal and finger do people mention?
Shops often say gold and the index finger for Jupiter. That is shop custom, not a result this site has tested, and it is not an instruction. If you wear a ring, choose a size that is comfortable and a seller who writes down the weight and any treatment. Take it off if it bothers you.
How can I tell a yellow sapphire from yellow glass?
Ask for a written identification from a gem laboratory if the price is high. This website does not test stones and does not sell them. Colour alone is not proof. A low price that claims a natural untreated sapphire is a reason to slow down, not a bargain you must take.
Should I wear pukhraj with neelam?
Some traditions avoid pairing Jupiter's stone with Saturn's blue sapphire. That is a custom, not a safety test this site can run on your hand. If you already wear one stone and you are unsure, ask the astrologer who recommended it to explain the pair in plain words. Do not add a second expensive stone out of worry.
Does the site sell pukhraj?
KismatAstro sells readings, not gemstones. The prices on the pricing page are for those readings. A chart can show where Jupiter sits, and a jeweller is the person who sells a stone.
What if I was told pukhraj will bring money in 48 hours?
That claim is not supported here. Jupiter's themes in the number list are teaching, counsel and a hopeful style. They are not a transfer of rupees. Keep your savings decisions with you and with a financial adviser if you use one.
Is a lighter yellow stone the same?
Citrine, yellow topaz and yellow sapphire are different materials that can look similar in a photograph. Only yellow sapphire is the pukhraj of the navaratna list used here. If the invoice says another name, it is another stone, even when the colour matches.
Can children wear pukhraj?
A gemstone is for an adult who has chosen it. A small stone is a choking risk for a child. If an elder is anxious, talk about the chart in words rather than putting jewellery on a child.
What is a careful way to think about remedies?
A remedy in this tradition can be a habit: study on Thursday, give time to a teacher, finish a promise you made. A stone is the most expensive and the least necessary of those ideas. Start with the habit you can actually keep. The stone stays optional.
How do I see Jupiter in my chart?
Use the free kundli (muft janam kundli). Jupiter's house and sign are calculated from your birth date (janam tarikh), time and city. Read that placement before anyone sells you a stone for it. The seventh-house guide explains how houses are counted, so Jupiter's house number has a meaning you can check.
What should the disclaimer change about my decision?
It means you may leave this page and buy nothing. A traditional association is not an order. If you do buy, buy in daylight, with a receipt, and without a story that frightens you. The wedding, the job and the body remain yours to look after in ordinary ways.