FAQs

Some queries about rudraksha which everyone want to ask

1. What are the precautions that need to be taken when wearing Rudraksha ?

Rudraksha should be taken off during sex, menstrual cycles, during visit to funeral grounds and also while visiting a newly born baby. It is advisable to take off the beads while taking bath as excess soap may dehydrate the natural oil content of the beads. Always apply oiling in rudraksha to prevent them from dryness.

2.What is the average life span of a Rudraksha bead ?

A good quality Rudraksha can last for several years. If taken good care of, it can be passed on from generation to generation.

3.Can the family members keep interchanging Neck

Mala, Japa Mala or Rudraksha beads ? A sort of binding develops between the wearer of the Rudraksha bead and thebead itself therefore it should not be interchanged within the family members. But one is free to inherit the bead from the later generation.

4.Should Rudraksha be worn in a thread or silver or Gold metal ?

Rudraksha can be worn in anything according to the person's faith and is best if it is worn in a metal be it Silver, Gold, or Copper. When worn in metal the Electromagnetic powers of the bead increases. Thus increasing its effect.

5.What are the tests for the genuineness of a Rudraksha bead ?

There are many tests suggested to test the genuineness of a Rudraksha bead. But these tests cannot be relied upon always. Therefore the best way to check the genuineness of a Rudraksha bead is sending them in IGL gems & Rudraksha testing laboratories because they use scientific testing methods with 100% accuracy.

6. Are Rudraksha Beads used only for Meditation?

Is it meant only for people of certain background ? Besides giving the user peace of mind, focus and concentration Rudrakasha beads prove to be a great help in curing physical illnesses. They are also said to have an anti ageing property. The rudraksha beads are found in number of varieties according to the number of facets on their surface. All these varieties have different Electromagnetic properties and thus show different effects. By wearing these beads one gets tranquility, peace of mind, focus and concentration. When worn around the neck they are said to control the blood pressure, hypertension, insomnia etc. Sometimes they are very effective in curing ailments of fever, pain etc, when taken as an oral drug. People of all religions, castes or creed can use these beads. There is no age or sex bar for their use until they are used under certain precautions.

 7. Can one wear the combination of Different Mukhis at the same time?

A person can wear Rudraksha beads having a single type of Mukhi or a combination of several mukhis. Wearing a combination of several mukhis will bring all the different effects of them simultaneously to a person. Remember that wearing Rudraksha brings no harm to an individual.

8. How long it takes to feel some effect ?

A person can wear Rudraksha beads having a single type of Mukhi or a combination of several mukhis. Wearing a combination of several mukhis will bring all the different effects of them simultaneously to a person.Remember that wearing Rudraksha brings no harm to an individual.

9. What are the astrological purposes of Rudraksha ?

In a horoscope of a native, there are 9 main planets. Each planet has its own nature and character. There are 12 houses in the horoscope. The snapshot of the situation of these 9 planets in 12 houses (at the time of birth of the native) is called a Horoscope. 12 houses of the horoscope represent different aspects of the life of the native. These houses contain different numbers from 1 to 12. These numbers represents different Signs (e.g. 1 represent Aries, 5 represents Leo and 12 represent Pisces). Each sign has the lordship of particular planet (e.g. Aries, Leo and Pisces are under the Lordship of planet Mars, Sun and Jupiter respectively). Now, in astrology some planets are friends to each other, some planets are enemies to each other and some planets are average to each other. When a planet is situated in the sign of his friend planet, he use to give good results related to that house and if a planet is situated in the sign of his enemy planet, he use to cause tribulations related to that house.In general, astrologers use to suggest gems to the native to overcome the tribulations caused by the malefic planets or to enhance the positive results given by the benefic planet. But it is often seen, that a particular gem doesn't suit the native and starts giving tribulations. But as the Rudrakshas are believed to be always beneficial, it can be used for both kinds of planets, may it be benefic or malefic.

• 1 and 12 faced (Mukhi) Rudraksha is related to planet Sun.
• 2 faced (Mukhi) Rudraksha is related to planet Moon.
• 3 faced (Mukhi) Rudraksha is related to planet Mars.
• 4 faced (Mukhi) Rudraksha is related to planet Mercury.
• 5 faced (Mukhi) Rudraksha is related to planet Jupiter.
• 6 faced (Mukhi) Rudraksha is related to planet Venus.
• 7 faced (Mukhi) Rudraksha is related to planet Saturn.
• 8 faced (Mukhi) Rudraksha is related to planet Rahu.
• 9 faced (Mukhi) Rudraksha is related to planet Ketu.