Topic: healing gemstones

Phulera Dooj marks the beginning of the Holi festivities in Braj. Devotees apply Gulal to Krishna and tie a Potli (bundle) of Gulal to his waist to symbolize that he is ready to play Holi in the coming days.

To please Lord Vishnu (Shri Hari), you must offer yellow items. Wear yellow clothes, apply a yellow sandalwood (Chandan) tilak, and offer yellow marigold flowers, Panchamrit, and most importantly, fresh Tulsi leaves. Without Tulsi, the worship of Lord Vishnu is considered incomplete.

Saturn (Shani) represents justice, hard work, and endurance. Saturn delays things (like marriage or career) to test and prepare the individual. Success achieved quickly often fades quickly. But when Saturn finally grants success after a delay, it is rock-solid, stable, and lasts for generations. Saturn's delay is God's preparation.

The most powerful remedies for an afflicted Ketu include: 1) Worshipping Lord Ganesha to remove confusion. 2) Feeding stray dogs or donating to animal shelters. 3) Applying a saffron tilak on the forehead. 4) Donating black and white blankets to the homeless.