Journal
Notes on rudraksh
Origin, practice, and what to look for before you buy — written plainly, without hype. Back to Rudraam home.
Bracelets and malas — how to choose
Choose a rudraksh bracelet for everyday wrist wear and gifting; choose a mala when you count mantras and keep a daily japa practice.
Read article →Rudraksh for daily wear — a bracelet guide
A single-strand rudraksh bracelet is the easiest way to wear the bead daily in India — light on the wrist, easy to keep on through work and travel, and simpler than a full 108-bead mala.
Read article →How to tell real rudraksh from fake
Real rudraksh feels dense and slightly uneven, with natural mukhi grooves — not a plastic shine, hollow core, or price too good for the mukhi count claimed.
Read article →Why we source from Nepal
Rudraam sources rudraksh in Nepal because the mid-Himalayan foothills — especially the Gandaki basin — produce well-formed beads with a long wear tradition in India.
Read article →Nepal vs Indonesian rudraksh — what is the difference?
Nepali and Indonesian rudraksh can both be natural seeds, but Nepal is linked to Himalayan-grown beads with a long wear tradition in India; Indonesian beads are often smaller and more uniform.
Read article →What is rudraksh?
Rudraksh is the dried seed of the Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree — an organic bead from the Himalayan foothills worn across India for devotion, meditation, and daily practice.
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