| Rudraksha are beads that are considered by Hindus | | | | There have been many success stories about the |
| as the eyes of Lord Shiva. Rudra is another name of | | | | wearing of rudraksha in the form of pendants and |
| âShivaâ and | | | | necklaces. Many have claimed good health and |
| âRakshaâ is eyes in Sanskrit. The | | | | prosperity in their lives. It has brought educational |
| scientific name of the tree from which rudraksha | | | | success and spiritual upliftment to many. The |
| comes from are called âElaeocarpus | | | | âPuranasâ i.e. the holy books of the |
| sphaericusâ. The species are usually found in | | | | Hindus have mentioned that one who wears a |
| Javanese islands of Indonesia of which 70% are found | | | | rudraksha becomes like Rudra himself. Up to 14 facets |
| there, 25% in Nepal and 5% in India (Large numbers in | | | | rudraksha have been mentioned in the holy books |
| Bihar). Of these Nepali rudraksha are considered most | | | | each one having special properties and providing |
| auspicious and beneficial; most likely due to its large | | | | various benefits. |
| size and weight. | | | | |