About this piece
An eight mukhi rudraksha has eight natural faces. The seller lists this one, in its Indonesian option, at about 15 to 16 mm and says it is lab tested and certified, with a certificate linked from the product page.
The photos show a small, reddish brown bead with eight clear lines. The same page also offers a Nepali bead at a different price, so check the option you select.
How it is used
Rudraksha beads are traditionally strung on a cord or set in a pendant, or kept on a home altar. The seller lists the traditional mantra Om Hoom Namah, and says the listed practice is 108 repetitions daily. The Shiva Purana (Vidyeshvara Samhita 25, verse 73) names Vasumurti and Bhairava for the eight-faced bead; the Devi Bhagavata names Vinayaka (Ganesha). Astrologers today pair this bead with Rahu; the pairing is a later convention, not a statement of the Purana, and it is the one this site uses in its rudraksha guide and free kundali.
Looking after it
- Keep it dry and wipe with a soft dry cloth.
- Store it away from perfume and strong chemicals.
