Rudraksha Bead 5 Mukhi

Rudraksha Bead 5 Mukhi — a single bead of natural rudraksha seed. The five-faced rudraksha is the most common and revered; it is dedicated to five-faced Shiva and considered a universal bead for everyone. Size — 1.5×1.5×1.5 cm, weight — about 2 g.

What the faces of rudraksha mean

Rudraksha is the seed of the Himalayan Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree, sacred to followers of Shiva. The seed has natural grooves on its surface — "mukhi", or faces — and rudraksha is classified by their number. In Indian tradition each type is linked to its own deity and meaning, so a bead is chosen deliberately, for a purpose. With its natural hole, the bead is ready to become a pendant, part of a bracelet or the guru bead of your own mala.

The sacred meaning of the five-faced rudraksha (5 mukhi)

The five-faced rudraksha is the image of Kalagni Rudra, the five-faced Shiva. Its five faces symbolise the five elements — earth, water, fire, air and ether — as well as the five faces of Shiva. It is the most common and universal rudraksha: anyone can wear it regardless of age or gender, and most classic malas are made of five-faced beads. Traditionally it symbolises peace, inner harmony, mindfulness and Shiva's blessing. Its planet is Jupiter, patron of wisdom and prosperity. A great choice for a first acquaintance with rudraksha. The traditional mantra is "Om Hreem Namah".

Why choose this bead:

a natural rudraksha seed with clearly visible faces;
you can pick the number of faces that suits your purpose;
suitable for a pendant, a bracelet or a handmade mala;
a small, affordable yet symbolic gift.

How to use

String the bead on a cord or red thread and wear it on the neck or wrist, add it to a bracelet, or use it as the guru bead (sumeru) of a handmade mala. It can be placed on an altar before wearing. Keep rudraksha away from soap and chemicals and wipe it now and then with a dry cloth.

As a gift

A rudraksha bead is an original little gift for lovers of yoga, India and esotericism, and for makers who create their own jewellery. Order a rudraksha bead now — wholesale and retail.