5 Mukhi Rudraksha Mala (108 Beads)

Why 108 beads

108 is the count used across almost every Hindu, Buddhist and Jain japa tradition. One full round of the mala is one round of the mantra — the beads exist so the count is kept by the hand rather than the mind, which is free to stay with the mantra.

The 109th bead is the sumeru or head bead. It marks the start and end of a round and is never crossed: at the end of 108 the mala is turned and the next round goes back the other way.

Details

• 108 natural 5 mukhi rudraksha beads plus sumeru
• Hand-strung and knotted between beads
• Natural, untreated beads — size and surface vary slightly, as real rudraksha do
• Suitable for japa and for daily wear

How japa is done on a mala

1. Sit facing north or east, mala in the right hand.
2. Hold each bead between the thumb and middle finger — the index finger is traditionally not used.
3. Begin at the bead next to the sumeru (head bead) and recite the mantra once per bead.
4. On completing 108, do not cross the sumeru — turn the mala and go back the other way.
5. Keep the mala off the floor, and traditionally covered by a gaumukhi bag while chanting.

Caring for a mala

1. Keep it in a cloth bag or mala box, not loose in a drawer.
2. Do not let it get wet repeatedly — water weakens the thread and, on rudraksha, softens the surface over time.
3. Wipe with a dry cloth; some households apply a little sandalwood or mustard oil occasionally to rudraksha.
4. Restring it if the thread frays rather than continuing to use a weakened mala.

An honest note

Rudraksha carries deep traditional and devotional significance, and that is the basis on which we sell it. We make no medical, health or astrological claims, and this mala is not sold as lab-certified. Beads are natural and will vary slightly in size and shape — a mala of perfectly identical beads is usually a sign of machining or of a substitute material.

Ideal for

Japa and mantra practice, meditation, Om Namah Shivaya and Mahamrityunjaya chanting, Mahashivratri and Sawan Somvar, Shiva devotees, and daily wear.

About Advik Rituals

We are based in Sigra, Varanasi (Kashi). We curate complete, pandit-verified puja kits and samagri so families can perform rituals correctly without hunting for individual items. Pure ingredients. Complete vidhi. Sacred blessings.