Rudraksha Guide
Your complete guide to choosing, wearing, and caring for Rudraksha
How to Choose Your Rudraksha
By Mukhi Type
Each Mukhi (face) represents different deities and offers unique benefits:
- 11 Mukhi: Lord Shiva - Spiritual awakening, focus
- 55 Mukhi: Lord Kalagni - Health, peace, meditation
- 77 Mukhi: Goddess Lakshmi - Wealth, prosperity
By Birth Chart
Use our Vedic Prescription Engine to get personalized recommendations based on:
- Your birth date and time
- Planetary positions
- Current life challenges
- Spiritual goals
How to Wear Rudraksha
1
Energization (Pran Pratishtha)
Before wearing, energize your Rudraksha:
- Wash with clean water or Ganga Jal
- Apply sandalwood paste
- Chant the specific mantra 108 times
- Offer flowers and incense
2
Best Time to Wear
Monday morning is considered most auspicious. Wear during Brahma Muhurta (4-6 AM) after bath and meditation.
3
How to Wear
Rudraksha can be worn as:
- Mala (necklace) - touching the heart chakra
- Bracelet - on right wrist for men, left for women
- Single bead - as pendant
Care & Maintenance
Do's
- ✓Clean with water once a week
- ✓Oil with pure ghee or coconut oil monthly
- ✓Store in silk or cotton cloth
- ✓Chant mantras while wearing
- ✓Keep with respect and devotion
Don'ts
- ✗Don't wear during funeral or birth ceremonies
- ✗Avoid wearing while consuming alcohol
- ✗Don't share your Rudraksha with others
- ✗Avoid harsh chemicals or perfumes
- ✗Don't let it touch the ground
Sacred Mantras
General Mantra
Om Namah Shivaya
Energization Mantra
Om Hreem Namah