
Astrology guide
Upratna (uparatna) are substitute gemstones that represent the same planet as a primary Navratna stone but cost far less.
They are traditionally considered gentler in effect, which also makes them a popular first step.
Substitute gemstone chart
| Planet | Primary stone | Common substitutes |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Ruby (Manik) | Red garnet, sunstone |
| Moon | Pearl (Moti) | Moonstone |
| Mars | Red coral (Moonga) | Carnelian |
| Mercury | Emerald (Panna) | Green onyx, peridot |
| Jupiter | Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) | Citrine (Sunela) |
| Venus | Diamond | Opal, zircon |
| Saturn | Blue sapphire (Neelam) | Amethyst (Jamunia) |
| Rahu | Hessonite (Gomed) | Some astrologers suggest Sulemani Hakik |
| Ketu | Cat's eye (Lehsuniya) | Tiger eye is sometimes used |
When is an upratna a good choice?
- When the primary stone is outside your budget
- When you want a gentler start, especially for Saturn
- For daily wear, since some substitutes are sturdier or cheaper to replace
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View all →Do substitutes need a larger weight?
Many astrologers suggest a somewhat larger weight for substitutes than for the primary stone. Follow your astrologer's advice.
Wearing rules
Wear the substitute on the same day, finger and with the same mantra as its primary stone. See our Rashi Ratan guide for each planet's ritual.
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These are traditional astrological beliefs, not guarantees.

Citrine
Amethyst
Green onyx
Peridot
Opal
Zircon
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