About this piece
A Siddha mala combines rudraksha of 1 to 14 mukhi with a Gauri Shankar and a Ganesh bead, strung together mouth to mouth and tail to tail. makes this one in its Temple Design, in Java beads, and the listing is its smaller size.
The seller says each bead is capped in 925 sterling silver flower caps, with a one mukhi Java bead set in silver as the central bead and natural crystal beads in silver as the finish. The photos show silver capped beads on cream and brown cloth.
How it is used
The seller says the Temple Design is made mainly for altar worship, to be placed on a puja altar or in a puja space, and may be worn for short periods during meditation or chanting. It says this style is not meant for continuous daily wear. The Shiva Purana gives each faced bead its own deity, and our rudraksha guide lists them.
Looking after it
- Keep it dry and wipe with a soft dry cloth.
- Store it away from perfume and strong chemicals.
- Keep silver away from damp and wipe with a soft cloth.
