Rudraksha Pendants: 1 Mukhi, Adiyogi and Karungali Malai Designs

Rudraksha pendant designs on this page

• 1 mukhi: the 1 Mukhi pendant with silver cap, a Karungali version and a combo with a Karungali malai.
• Adiyogi: the Adiyogi pendant in silver finish and a 5 mukhi Rudraksha with an Adiyogi pendant.
• Shiv Trishul: Karungali malai with a Shiv Trishul and Rudraksha pendant, with gold or silver caps.
• Mahadev: a Mahadev Murti pendant and a Mahadev Trishul pendant with Rudraksha and gold-plated Karungali.
• Others: a 12 Jyotirling Shiv pendant mala, an Om pendant malai and a Karthikeya set with a Peacock Vel pendant.

Rudraksha pendant benefits in tradition

In Hindu tradition, Rudraksha is associated with Lord Shiva. The name is often explained as Rudra's eye, and devotees wear the beads during japa, meditation and prayer.

Each mukhi, or face, has its own association in tradition. Views differ between families, priests and astrologers, so ask someone you trust before choosing a particular mukhi.

This page describes tradition only. It does not promise any result from wearing a pendant.

Rudraksha pendant for men and women

Men and women both wear Rudraksha. Some families follow their own customs, so follow yours.

Choose by design. Adiyogi and Mahadev pendants show Shiva, the Shiv Trishul pendants add the trident, and the 1 mukhi pendants are set with a single bead. Compare the photos to see which one you prefer.

Each product page lists the size, the chain or malai and other details. For more Shiva designs, see the Shiv pendants and Trishul pendants.

Wearing and caring for your pendant

Many devotees wear Rudraksha on a Monday, the day associated with Lord Shiva, after a short prayer or a chant of Om Namah Shivaya. Practice varies, so follow your family tradition.

Keep the bead dry and away from perfume, soap and harsh chemicals. Wipe the bead and the metal parts with a soft, dry cloth.

Many people remove Rudraksha before bathing. Store each pendant in its own pouch.