Rudraksha trees are growing in the Northern Indian river plains of the Himalayas to South East Asia (Nepal and Indonesia). It is believe that Rudraksha means Rudra + Aksha ( Rudra(shiva) +Eyes).The single tear from Shiva’s eye grew into the Rudraksha tree and Rudraksha beads have the protection of lord Shiva.

Most of these trees grow at a certain altitude in the mountains- mainly in the Himalaya reason. They are mostly found in Nepal, Burma, Indonesia and some parts of the south India.

A real Rudraksha can be recognized by the vibrations felt upon holding it. The body absorbs the positive waves by the Rudraksha and the effect of Rudraksha is felt up to 20 to 30 minutes. Rudraksha are graded similar to semiprecious stones and quality is judged by the size, texture, colour and number of faces ( Mukhis). Rudraksha beads are traded and named in the market depending on the quantity of the beads. The One Mukhi Rudraksha is one of the rarest type, where as Five Mukhi Rudraksha are the most commonly used and available. Fully developed faces are the easiest to count and recognize, but joint faces and partially formed faces create confusion among the people.

Rudraksha wearing is helpful for people and it is shield against negative energy. Rudraksha beads have varies faces from single to twenty and used for different purposes.

Rudraksha mala is used for repetitive prayer ( Jap ) in Hinduism and other other faiths. It used for meditation, to sanctify the mind, soul and body. Rudraksha are also used for the treatment of various disease in traditional Indian medicine. Rudraksha wearer gets different types of benefits depending on the Rudraksha faces



