Red Coral (Praval, Munga, Moonga)
Red coral is a popular gemstone in the world of astrology. It is also known as Praval, Munga or Moonga. Red coral is the stone of the planet Mars or Mangal. Mars is the God of warfare and He is the Commander of the Army. The red coral is associated with the Martial energies. One who is seeking the blessings of the planet Mars can wear the Red Coral Gemstone. The triangular red coral brings the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Hence, the triangular red is known as Lakshmi Moonga.
Red Coral grows in depth of the sea nearly 10 to 300 metres below the sea level as Coral Reef. It grows to a metre high as a leafless bush. This marine living precious coral belongs to the genus Corallium and has 31 species. It is hard and red due to the rich Calcium Carbonate and Carotenoid pigments. The colour of the Red Coral may vary from deep red to pale pink; and usually in warm reddish pink.
Benefits of Red Coral
Mangal is one of the nine celestial planets in Hindu Astrology. By wearing the Red Coral Gemstone one can reduce the negative effects of the planet. Thus, here is the list of benefits on wearing the Red Coral Gemstone.
• Red Coral Mangal stone clears the obstacles in one’s professional as well as personal life.
• Red Coral Gemstone attracts the blessings of the planet Mars and vanishes Mangalikdhosa or obstacles in Marriage and marriage life.
• Red Coral gemstone makes the married couples love each other.
• Red Coral Gem brings success in your administration, energy, love and work.
• Red Coral Gemstone heals the health issues like blood related diseases, liver and stomach diseases, fever, smallpox, joint pains, knee pains, piles, rickets, rheumatism, arthritis and diseases as such.
• Red Coral gemstone converts the negative effects of the planet Mars into the positive force. It makes you overcome the failures in life.
• Red Coral gemstone protects the wearer from the evil forces, black magic and dark spirits.
• Red Coral or MoongaRatna brings you the peace of mind. It will cure mental illness and depression of the wearer. The auspicious Red Coral will reduce worries, enemies and obstacles of the wearer.
• Red Coral Ratna helps in anger management and induces compassion in the wearer.
Who should wear Red Coral?
In Hindu astrology, all the planets come around in one's horoscope and take a prominent position at one time. Their malefic position might cause sufferings to the native or the others. The planet Mars or the Mangal graha occupies the place of energy, health, love, passion, ambition, enthusiasm and strength of a person in his horoscope. In order to please and get the blessings of the Mangal graham, it is mandatory to wear the Red Coral Gemstone. Wearing the Red Coral Gemstone will reduce the negativity of the planet Mars. Here is the list who should wear the Red Coral.
• The natives of the zodiac sign Aries and Scorpio should wear the Red Coral or Moonga to increase the positivity of the Mars.
• Those who want to get rid off all evil forces, black magic and dark spirits should wear the Red Coral.
• Those who want to overcome the liver disease, piles, stomach problems, blood related diseases, knee pain, rheumatism, arthritis, fever, smallpox and rickets in children should wear the auspicious Red Coral.
• Those who want to overcome the obstacles in the name of MangalikDosha or Mangal Dosh and get married should wear the Red Coral Gemstone or Munga.
• Those whose profession as police, administration, weapon manufacturing and law should wear the Red Coral gemstone.
• Those who want to open their Root Chakra or Muladar Chakra in their Kundalini spinal column should wear the Mars blessed Red Coral.
• Those want to overcome mental illness, depression, worries and energize will power or morale should wear the Red Coral to get peaceful mind in their lives.
• The person can wear Red Coral if the planet Mars sits in one's positive houses of horoscope, if the planet sits in the negative houses, it should be avoided.
• Above all, consulting a trustworthy astrologer with one's birth chart or horoscope is the best way to think of the Red Corals.
How to wear Red Coral?
There are some important points to remember before wearing the auspicious Red Coral gemstones. They are as follows.
• Red Coral is the stone of the planet Mars or Mangal. So Brahma Muhurtha or early morning of Tuesday is the best day and time to wear the Red Coral.
• Before buying the precious Red Coral gemstone, you should consult your astrologer regarding the planet positions in your horoscope or birth chart. If your astrologer advises to wear the Red Coral, you should follow him.
• The Red Coral gemstones are in round, oval, capsule and triangular in shapes. Contact an expert and trustworthy Red Coral Gemstone seller and buy the one advised by your astrologer.
• It is commonly known that 1/10th of the body weight should be measured for wearing the Red coral Gemstone. For example, if a person weights 50 kg, then 1/10th of his weight is 5. He should wear a 5 carat Red Coral Gemstone.
Purification
Take a clean bowl and add the Gangajal or pure water. Place the Red Coral Gemstone in the pure water for half an hour or an hour as prescribed by your astrologer.
• Spread a red cloth and sit on it facing the East. Take out the Red Coral Gemstone from the bowl and place it on the red cloth.
Energizing
Burn incense sticks and round it around the Red Coral Gemstone or MungaRatna. The following mantra should be recited for 108 times or more as 1008 or 10008.
Mangal mantra "Aum BhaumBhaumayeNamah Aum" should be recited to energize the Red Coral Gemstone.
Or the God Karthikeya's mantra "Om Sri SaravanabhavayaNamah" should be recited. Because, the Lord Karthikeya is the Head of the planet, Mars.
• After purifying and energizing, the Red Coral Gemstone or your life changer will be ready to wear.
• It is advised to wear the Red Coral in the ring finger. For the best results, astrologer’s advice should be remembered. Because everyone’s horoscope is different.
• Red Coral Gemstone can be fixed in Gold or in Panchadhatu metal in the form of a ring.
Quality of Red Coral
The Bright Red coloured Corals with spotless, smooth and lustrous surface are said to the high quality Red Corals. Italy ranks first in producing high quality Red Corals for more than two hundred years. High quality Red Corals are also found in India, Japan, USA, Taiwan, Algeria and Australia.
The colour of the Red Coral may vary as warm red, deep pink and deep red. Ox-blood Red Coral with bright red and orange is on demand in the gemstone marketing field.
The clarity of the Red Coral Gemstone is judged by its density and darkness with flawless spotless surface, luster and texture. The best quality of Red Coral is said to be the inclusion -free, spotless, smooth and lustrous Red Coral.
Finally, ask for the authentication certificate of the Red Coral Gemstone with the lab test reports. Ask customers review.
Red Coral Prices
The cost of the Red Coral Gemstones will vary according to the shape, size and weight. The price of the Red Coral Gemstone is calculated in Carats and also in Ratti. One Ratti equals 0.91 Carats.
The original spotless, smooth, lustrous, solid Red Corals are expensive than the artificially treated, spotted and inclusive. Round shaped Red corals are expensive than other shapes.
Red Coral Gemstone or MoongaRatna (Italian) with 4 carats costs Rs. 4,000.00/- only.
Red Coral Gemstone or MungaRatna (Italian ) with 5 carats costs Rs. 3,500.00/- only.
FAQs of Red Coral Gemstone
What is a Red Coral?
Red Coral is a marine living being seems to be a leafless bush or coloured rock. It is seen in 10 to 300 metres deep below the sea level. It is called as Coral Reef.
Why do I wear the Red Coral Gemstone?
The Red Coral Gemstone is the sacred stone of the planet Mars or Mangal. Mangal usually creates obstacles in the life of human beings. In order to reduce the negative effects and increase the positivity of the planet Mars, one should wear the Red Coral with the advice of a trustworthy astrologer.
How do I wear the Red Coral Gemstone?
After consulting your astrologer, buy a Red Coral Gemstone from an expert seller. Purify it with Gangajal for an hour and then energize it with chanting the Mangal graha’s mantra or the mantra of the Lord Karthikeya for 108 times, sitting on a red cloth. Do puja and then wear it.
If you can't do it perfectly, then you can call a pundit.
How many years shall I wear the Red Coral gemstone ring?
Astrologers advice to wear the Red Coral gemstone ring from 3 to 4 years. Because, there might be scratches, splits, low lustrous or other defects. Wearing a Red Coral ring with such defects may not give the expected positive results. So, it is advised to wear the ring carefully.
If I wear Red Coral Gemstone, will I get married?
Yes. Mangal graham usually stands as an obstacle in getting married as well as in one's marriage life. This MangalikDhosa should be rectified before getting married. In other words, if you perform a puja to get rid-off the Mangalikdhosa, you will get a suitable partner soon.
Sometimes, there might be misunderstandings and separation take place in between the married couples. Consulting a trusted astrologer to performe a Mangal puja and wearing a Red Coral Gemstone will revive happiness in their life.
Will I get success in my job, if I wear the Red Coral gemstone?
Yes. Mangal graham is the root cause of obstacles seen in some progression in every one’s life. So it is very important to examine your horoscope at times and perform appropriate pujas to the planets as well as the Gods. If your astrologer says that the Mangal graham is your obstacle, then you have to do pujas and wear the Red Coral Gemstone. Self motivation and hard working in your profession will add values in the way of your progression.
