8 (Eight) Mukhi (face) Rudraksha from Nepal

Eight mukhi rudraksha represents Lord Ganesha. Removes all obstacles and brings success in all undertakings. It gives the wearer all kinds of attainments - Riddhies and Siddhies. His opponents are finished i.e. the minds or intentions of his opponents are changed. Its ruling planet is Rahu (dragon's head).

The 8 Mukhi Rudraksha is graced by Lord Ganesh. He is the Pratham Pujya, the deity who is always invoked first before undertaking any kind of work. His presence is known to bestow intellect with wisdom, stability and removal of hindrances. Where Lord Ganesha is present all obstacles fall away.

Benefits of wearing 8 (Eight) Mukhi (face) Rudraksha:

• It helps to remove obstacles and brings success in all undertakings.

• It gives power of Smell and Power of Initiation.

• Wearer is blessed with knowledge, wisdom and wealth.

• It distroy evil effects and brings success.

Ruling Deity: Lord Ganesh

Ruling Planet: Rahu

Beej Mantra: Om Hoom Namah

Approx. Size: 18-21 mm

Origin: Nepal

Dos and Donts of wearing Rudraksha:

• Keep the beads as close to your skin as possible and not let others to touch. Rudraksha can also be kept in Puja room and prayed for benefit of whole family.

• Rudrakshas should not be shared / exchanged / transferred /from one person to another person after it has been worn.

• Do not wear Rudraksha while going to funerals. This is the most important task to remember.

• Make Rudraksha a part of your body. Wear it daily like a cloths and don't think and give too much attention to it , you will find more effects.

Rudraksha cleaning and care:

The beads should be kept clean and it should be dipped inwarm water overnight. Then they should be scrubbed thoroughly using a plastic brush. Lastly, they should be washed with normal water and should be allowed to dry. After the beads have dried sandalwood oil has to be applied on the beads (using a small toothbrush). Thereafter Incense and sandal paste has to be offered and the seed mantra for the Rudraksha beads has to chanted 11 times.

SIGNIFICANCE OF WOMEN WEARING RUDRAKSHA: God himself offering half of his body to enshrine the Goddess into him, it also authenticates our belief that they are two sides of the same coin, thus women can wear a Rudraksha and experience the bliss of positive energy. Women can wear a rudraksha during her menstrual cycle. The health benefits of Rudraksha are many and varied, but one of the most important is its ability to balance hormones.

Following is the simple ritual to be followed for Rudraksha wearing or worshipping:

• Sprinkle Rudraksha / Mala With Gangajal Or Pure Water.

• Apply Sandalwood Paste.

• Offer Incense / Dhoop.

• Offer any fresh flower.

• Touch the Rudraksha to A Shivling Or Lord Shiva's Photo And Chant 'Om Namah Shivaya' For a minimum of 11 times and thereafter rudraksha can be worn or placed at puja place.

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