Rudraksha Malas

Rudraksha Malas — 82 pieces in the VIZHEE Malas collection. The classic 108-bead rudraksha mala, strung from the seed of Elaeocarpus ganitrus for Shaiva japa and daily wear. The rudraksha mala is the most traditional mala form in Shaiva practice, typically 108 beads plus a Meru bead, used in seated chanting of mantras such as Om Namah Shivaya. The mukhi (facet count) chosen for the beads is sometimes matched to a particular devotional intent within this practice. A rudraksha mala is traditionally kept for its long association with focus and steadiness in meditation, whether used actively for counting mantras or simply worn through the day. A garland of 108 beads (plus a 109th guru bead) strung for counting mantra repetitions in japa meditation.