Rudra is another name for Shiva and Aksha means 'tear'. It is Believed that the Rudraksha seed originated from the tears of Lord Shiva. He had been meditating for many years for the welfare of all beings. On opening the eyes, tears rolled down and Mother Earth gave birth to Rudraksha trees.

As per the Vedic scriptures, Rudraksha can nullify the effects of malefic planets to a great extent. No other necklace or bead is as auspicious and powerful as a Rudraksha Mala.

The five faced (mukhi) Rudraksaha Prayer Beads in this Mala represents Lord Shiva, the symbol of auspiciousness, and brings the wearer inner peace, knowledge, power and enlightenment. The five mukhi rudraksha is said to also regulate blood pressure, help with cardiac ailments and to affect all of the 7 Chakras, reduce stress, aid circulatory problems, lower blood pressure, balance the energy of the chakras, and bring balance to the 3 doshas.

This Silver Capped Rudraksha Mala has no tassel and can be worn as a necklace. The Rudraksha Prayer Beads are aprox. 8 mm.