Rudraksha

asterwise_get_rudraksha

Returns Rudraksha bead recommendations per planet.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
response_format	enum: markdown, json	no	Output format: 'markdown' (default) for a readable report, or 'json' for the raw structured payload.
planet	string/null	no	Planet name in English, e.g. 'Jupiter', 'Saturn', 'Rahu'.

What it covers

For each of the nine planets, returns: mukhi (face count), presiding deity, exact beej mantra, recommended metal for stringing, wearing day, mala bead count (108), recommended wearing finger, and spiritual benefits.

Workflow

BEFORE: asterwise_get_natal_chart — identify planets needing support.
AFTER: None.

Input

planet (optional): One of Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu. Omit to get all nine planets.

Output contract

Single planet: data.planet, data.mukhi (int), data.presiding_deity, data.mantra, data.metal, data.wearing_day, data.mala_beads (int), data.wearing_finger, data.benefits
All planets: data.planets{} — object keyed by planet name

Compute class

FAST_LOOKUP

Errors

INVALID_PARAMS (upstream): Unknown planet name → MCP INTERNAL_ERROR
INTERNAL_ERROR: Any upstream API failure → MCP INTERNAL_ERROR

Do not confuse with

asterwise_get_gemstone_recommendations — Ratna-style gemstones from natal chart.
asterwise_get_puja_suggestions — ritual worship, not bead recommendations.

Connect

Remote MCP endpoint: https://mcp.asterwise.com/mcp. Authenticate with Authorization: Bearer <API key> or OAuth. See the MCP setup guide.