Lal Kitab is a unique books on Hindu astrology and palmistry, written in the 19th century in Urdu. It differs from traditional Vedic astrology, offering practical and easy remedies for planetary afflictions in horoscopes. These remedies, rooted in folklore, often involve simple acts like feeding animals or offering items to water bodies. Lal Kitab is popular in parts of the Indian subcontinent for its accessible and pragmatic approach to astrology.