Birthstone for Ardra Nakshatra is based on its ruler Rahu.
The stone can protect this Arudra Natchathiram born people from the negative
effects of Rahu and helps in garnering the positive energy of Rahu, one of
the navgrahas in Hindu astrology. The birthstone for Ardra Nakshatra
is Hessonite. The gemstone is known as Gomedha or Gomedh or Gomedakam in
Hindi, Tamil and other regional languages in India .
Wearing the birth stone helps Ardra Nakshatra people in
their career. It improves health and gives mental strength. It also
provides peace and prosperity.
It is also believed that wearing the Gomed stone will make
the Ardra Natchathiram born people healthy and wealthy. It also helps in
defeating enemies.
An alternative stone the Nakshatra people can
wear is ruby or cornelian or ornyx.