Jyotish or Vedic Astrology is the most advanced tradition in the world to determine your most supportive planetary gemstones. It requires an advanced knowledge of Jyotiṣa learned from qualified teachers, top quality untreated gems, and fine craftsmanship to be able to recommend and create authentic astrological jewelry that is both effective and beautiful. Oocha Mani is the result of decades of study and dedication to preserving the art and science of Vedic jewelry. Using exclusively the finest untreated gemstones from conscionable sources, we offer a luxury that was once reserved for royalty. Book a Vedic astrology consultation today to discover which gemstone upayas / remedies will be most beneficial for you.
Your custom astrological jewelry starts here. Book your professional gemstone recommendation or full-length Vedic astrology consultation to learn which gemstones are most supportive for you according to your Jyotish chart and current dasha (planetary period). Our design process is easy and once we have your approval on the final rendering our lead time is 3-5 weeks before your new Jyotish jewelry is shipped to you.
We understand the importance of determining your most helpful gemstones. Our gem recommendations are informed by traditional sources and many years of studying and practicing advanced levels of Jyotish along with the art of luxury jewelry design and metalworking.
Decades of researching sources of natural, fair-trade gemstones has established us as the trusted source for the highest quality untreated precious gems. We are committed to working with conflict-free sources for all of our diamonds and gemstones and we utilize 100% recycled precious metals originally sourced from socially responsible, small-scale mines.
Through our own initiative, 3% of proceeds from all jewelry and mala purchases at Oocha Mani are donated to charity. These contributions include donations to independent non-profits (humanitarian and education-based) and temples, with the goal of helping to support the preservation of Vedic knowledge and the restoration/building of temples for future generations.
Oocha Mani is owned and operated by Nala Saraswati and his wife, Suravi Saraswati. Together they are a part of the Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) parampara of Śrī Achyutānanda Das of Kaliñga (Orissa) through their Jyotish guru, Pt. Sanjay Rath.
Nala has devoted his life to the study of Vedic spiritual traditions with a particular focus on Jyotish, gemstone upayas (remedies), and the art of metal working. With over twenty-two years of experience studying Jyotish and working as a professional jeweler, he is uniquely qualified to create astrological and therapeutic jewelry as taught in the traditions of Jyotish and Ayurveda. He has taught courses on Jyotish and Vedic spiritual traditions as a guest lecturer at the Ayurvedic department of SCU (Southern California University of Health Sciences) as well as in independent online courses.
Their teachers include the renowned Pt. Sanjay Rath, Sarbani Rath, and Visti Larsen. Read more