Description
Rudraksha is a seed traditionally used as prayer beads in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other spiritual practices. The term “Rudraksha” is derived from two Sanskrit words: “Rudra,” which is another name for Lord Shiva, and “Aksha,” meaning eye. It is believed that these seeds are the tears of Lord Shiva.
Rudraksha beads come from the fruit of the Rudraksha tree (Elaeocarpus ganitrus), which is found mainly in the Himalayan region, as well as in parts of Southeast Asia. The seeds have a unique appearance with multiple facets or faces on their surface, and each variety has a different number of faces, ranging from one to twenty-one or more.