Getting Familiar With Different Types Of Powerful And Sacred Rudraksha Bead

Getting Familiar With Different Types Of Powerful And Sacred Rudraksha Bead

Getting Familiar With Different Types Of Powerful And Sacred Rudraksha Bead

Due to its unusual powers and association with Lord Shiva, Rudraksha is considered extremely holy and sacred in Hindu culture and mythology. There are several types of Rudrakshs depending upon the number of faces of the bead. Every type of bead is significant in its own way and offers unique benefits to the wearers. Given below are the brief details of these different types.

Ek Mukhi Rudraksha

Ek Mukhi Rudraksha

As the name suggests, this is the one faced bead and is extremely rare to find as it is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva himself. It is also the most powerful of all Rudrksha beads and is supposed to bring prosperity, happiness and spiritual awareness to the wearers.



Do Mukhi Rudraksha
Do Mukhi Rudraksha

This two faced bead is considered to be an incarnation of the Ardnarishwar avatar of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It helps the wearers to gain control over their desires and also proves helpful in awakening of the Kundalini. It also helps in maintain peace and prosperity within the family of the wearers.

Teen Mukhi Rudraksha
Teen Mukhi Rudraksha

The three faced bead is believed to be an incarnation of the God of fire, Agni Dev and blessed by Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh themselves. It offers the benefit of helping the wearers get higher education and provide relief in case of different types of eye ailments. This bead is especially worn by ladies in their mangalsutra to minimize marital discord and ensure the general welfare of their family.

Chatur Mukhi Rudraksha
Chatur Mukhi Rudraksha

The four faced Rudraksha is considered to an incarnation of Lord Brahma. Wearing this bead enhances the grasping power, intelligence and cleverness of an individual besides providing relief from specific skin ailments. This bead is considered especially beneficial for creative people as well as researchers and scientists.

Panch Mukhi Rudraksha
Panch Mukhi Rudraksha

The five faced Rudraksha is considered to be a form of Kalagni and Rudranga. The bead proves extremely effective for individuals seeking mental peace and is mostly used in jap malas for chanting various hymns. The bead also helps in controlling blood pressure, purifying blood and minimizing the risks of heart diseases.

Shan Mukhi Rudraksha
Shan  or Chan Mukhi Rudraksha

The six faced bead is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Karthikeya. It is mostly used by students to ensure better concentration and retention powers for success in education. It is also worn to get relief from chest pain, fits, hysteria and other issues faced by women. It helps in fulfilling the various desires of the wearers.

Sapt Mukhi Rudraksha
Sapt Mukhi Rudraksha

Believed to be an incarnation of Lord Manmadha, this seven faced bead is believed to enhance the will power and brain power of the individuals wearing it. It is considered to bring success and prosperity in business and profession and also remove the effects of Shani Dosha besides ensuring marital bliss.

Ashta Mukhi Rudraksha
Ashta Mukhi Rudraksha

The eight faced bead is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Ganesha. The bead is believed to prove helpful in enhancing the knowledge of individuals and help them to overcome any hindrances in their path of progress. It also proves effective in curing paralysis in the early stages and is mostly used by learned men.

Nava Mukhi Rudraksha
Nava Mukhi Rudraksha

The main deity of the nine faced Rudraksha, which is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Bhairva, is Goddess Durga. It helps in preventing miscarriages and abortions in women besides proving effective in the cure of ailments like small pox, heart diseases and skin issues. It is an energy giving bead that enhances the dynamism and fearlessness in the wearers.

Dasha Mukhi Rudraksha
Dasha Mukhi Rudraksha

Also popular by the name of Janardhana, the ten faced Rudraksha is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It helps in enhancing the enlightenment of the spiritual self besides providing relief from various chest related ailments mental stress.

Ek Daska Mukhi Rudraksha
Ek Daska Mukhi Rudraksha

The eleven faced bead is the alternate used for ek mukhi Rudraksha as it is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Rudra, another form of Shiva. It helps in enhancing the wisdom and ability of judgment in individuals besides providing relief from various ailments.

Dwadsha Mukhi Rudraksha
Dwadsha Mukhi Rudraksha

Believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the twelve faced Rudraksha is a harbinger of confidence and hope among patients suffering from chronic ailments. It also helps in controlling bad habits in the wearers and proves effective in curing jaundice. It is generally used by vastu pundits, jyotishacharyas and other such people.

Trayodasha Mukhi Rudraksha
Trayodasha Mukhi Rudraksha

The thirteen faced Rudraksha is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Indra. It is generally worn by women to get their desires fulfilled and ensure lasting beauty and good health. It helps in brining riches and prosperity into the family of the wearer and also enhances their social goodwill.

Chaturdasha Muki Rudraksha
Chaturdasha Muki Rudraksha

The fourteen faced Rudraksha is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Param Shiva and thus is considered to be extremely powerful and rare. It is believed to be a harbinger of great wealth and good health into the family besides proving effective in curing various ailments. It is one of the most precious beads and even enables the wearers to anticipate the future.