Ketu Mantra
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः ॥
Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah
Short mantra
ॐ कें केतवे नमः ॥
Meaning
Salutation to Ketu with seed syllables. It is traditionally chanted for spiritual growth and peace during the Ketu period.
| Chant count (traditional) | 17,000 — traditionally completed over 40 days |
| Auspicious day | Tuesday or Saturday |
| Planet's gemstone | Cat's Eye (Lahsuniya) |
How to chant
- Sit in a clean, quiet place, preferably after a morning bath.
- Chanting 108 times on a rudraksha or tulsi mala makes one mala.
- Keep the pronunciation clear; you may chant silently or softly.
- Sit quietly for a few moments after chanting.