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Understand bead types, mala sizes, gemstone reports and everyday care before you choose. Start with the topic that matters to you.

Understand Bargad (Nyagrodha) aerial-root traditions associated with Ketu: lunar-node meaning, Jyotish chart factors, graha shanti, Banyan symbolism, responsible sourcing, wearing customs, purchasing and care.
Compare Bargad or banyan aerial-root jewellery and cat’s-eye gemstones for Ketu. Learn about Nyagrodha symbolism, chrysoberyl versus quartz, chatoyancy, traditional Jyotish selection, documentation, fittings, cost and care.
Understand the Navgraha herbal necklet through its nine selected planetary plant associations, authentic roots and rhizomes, construction, fit and traditional wearing customs. Includes ten comparison and buying tables, careful handling…

