Rudraksha beads are the material from which sacred garlands (108 beads in number) are made, also known as blueberry beads. The term is used both for the berries themselves and as a term for the type of mālā made from them. In this sense, a rudraksha is a Saivite rosary, used for japa mala. Repetitive prayer (japa) is a common aid to worship in Hinduism, and Rudraksha mālā are worn by many Hindus. Rudraksha is also used for treatment of various diseases in traditional Indian medicine.
The berries show variation in the number of grooves on their surface, and are classified on the basis of the number of divisions that they have. A common type has five divisions, and these are considered to be symbolic of the five faces of Shiva.
Dimension : 18 cm
Gross Weight : 0.01 kg
Net Weight : 0.01 kg |
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