Rudraksha — guides and traditional wisdom — page 3.
Articles for people buying their first Rudraksha and for serious collectors — written from Kathmandu, by people who sort beads for a living.
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Wearing a Rudraksha That Belonged to Someone Else
People usually arrive at this question holding something that belonged to someone they have lost.
ReadThe First Few Weeks of Wearing a Rudraksha
Most of what happens in the first month happens to the bead.
ReadThe Blue Fruit: What a Rudraksha Looks Like Before It Is a Bead
Most people meet a rudraksha as a brown bead on a thread. It starts as one of the strangest-looking fruits in the Himalaya.
ReadRudraksha Size in Millimetres and Why It Changes the Price
The price of rudraksha beads varies significantly based on their size, reflecting their rarity and desirability.
ReadRudraksha for Sleep and Rest in the Traditional Understanding
Tradition has something to say here. It is not a medical claim, and we will not dress it up as one.
ReadRudraksha Bead Size Versus Mukhi Count: Which Matters More
Two numbers describe every bead, and buyers routinely confuse which one is the identity.
ReadNirakar Rudraksha: The Bead With No Faces
Every other rudraksha is defined by how many lines it has. This one is defined by having none.
ReadMaha Shivaratri: Keeping the Night, and the Bead
One night a year when the whole of Nepal stays up, and the busiest date in our calendar for a first bead.
ReadHow Rudraksha Ships from Nepal: Customs, Timing and Care in Transit
Proper knowledge of shipping processes and care ensures your rudraksha arrives safely.
ReadRudraksha Certificate and X-Ray: How to Verify Yours
Most rudraksha tests prove nothing. One of them settles the question outright.
ReadHow Long Does a Rudraksha Actually Last
The bead is not the part that wears out, and knowing which part does saves a lot of worry.
ReadSilver, Gold and Thread: How a Rudraksha Should Be Capped and Strung
The bead outlasts whatever you hang it on, which is the whole reason this decision matters.
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