10-mukhi Indonesian Rudraksha Mala, 14mm, Indonesian Rudraksha Beads, Ten Face Rudraksha Mala hotsell 3244

Material : 10-mukhi, rava rudraksha (undyed) Indonesian
Size : 14mm, but varies slightly
Guru : metal guru bead
Tassel : beaded, ten mukhi beads
Length with tassel : 25in
Circumference : 44in
Weight : about 130g

Please note that we take every effort to assure that all the beads are 10-faced, it might inadvertently happen that a bead other than 10-mukhi slips in....This not take away from the authenticity and function of this mala. It is due to eye strain and if it does happen, it is a rare occurrence.

This is a long mala-necklace, which can be worn as a single string or double wrapped, It is said that the rudraksh plant grew out of tears of Shiva, the patron god of spiritual, or yogic, development and discipline.

The seeds of this plant form the most auspicious and powerful malas and necklaces.

Rudraksha mala is associated with the fire energy, the element that purifies and transmutes the heavier and denser base materials into the light and warmth of pure spirit. This fierce spiritual movement is extremely helpful in focusing the mind and concentrating the spirit during meditation, prayer and mantra japas.

Good quality beads when worn as a necklace or a bracelet impart the wearer with extra energy, power and clarity of thought. The are said to be beneficial in the control of stress, and offer many other health benefits

Makes a great necklace or bracelet as well.


Every ten years or so, some of my customers force me revisit the issue of Rudraksha authenticitity. So I decided to append this little explanation to all our Rudraksha offerings. There is a lot of misinformation on the net on this very subject.

Here are some basic comments on the subject of Rudraksha authenticity as of 2/14/2019:

1.Authenticity and forgeries only come into play with chikna rudraksha and expensive multi-mukhi beads, some of which run into thousands of dollars. As of this writing, standard five-mukhi Rudraksha is one of the most inexpensive beads available on the market, and, unlike the case of Sandalwood, precious stones, etc., there is absolutely no economic justification for the fabrication of fake beads. Natural beads of superb quality are abundant, and presently they are very affordable.

2.Water test
Supposedly, Rudraksha floats and imitations sink. I am not sure where this misconception originated but would hotsell like to briefly address it. First of all, Rudraksha is a seed which can be damaged by water, so unless it is well sealed with oil, it should not be immersed. That apart, water can be used to determine the density, and hence the strength of a batch of beads (though there are other more accurate methods). Beads that float are weaker, and those that sink are denser and stronger. They will last longer and are therefore more valuable. So this test is not only not recommended, but also misleading in the way that it interprets results.

3.Dyed Rudraksha
Traditionally, in India, all five-mukhi Rudraksha that is used for malas is dyed. Generally, shades of red are used. Undyed beads are light brown, and for some reason considered as unattractive in India. Lately, the demand for undyed beads has grown, esp. in the West. We offer both types. But rest assured that the quality of dyed and undyed beads is exactly the same. It is merely a tradition and aesthetic preference.

4.I will be adding to this list in the future, as questions arise.
Deep thank you to my customers, for bringing the above questions to my attention.