How to Care for Rudrakshas?
Wearing Rudrakshas for the first time:
Before wearing the Rudraksha for the first time, it is recommended that they are energized with a proper Puja (Pran Prathishta). It is recommended that you buy Rudrakshas from authentic vendors who perform these rituals before the Rudrakshas are delivered to you. At Rudragemz, every bead and Rudraksha combination is energized before dispatch.
Rudrakshas are divine beads which can be worn by anyone irrespective of age, sex, caste, creed and religion. However, since these are divine beads, certain rituals have to be performed before wearing them for the first time. Monday is the most auspicious day to wear the Rudraksha. However, you can also wear them on any other day early in the morning after a bath. Below are a few instructions:
Place the Rudraksha beads on a copper or silver plate
- Sprinkle with water mixed with Ganga Jal
- Hold the beads over dhoop or agarbatti fumes
- Apply some Chandan
- Offer flowers
- Chant “Om Namah Shivay” 9 times or 108 times
- Chant the seed mantra (beej mantra) of the bead 9 times or 108 times (The beej mantra would be a part of a booklet that you would receive along with the Rudrakshas ordered from RudraGyan)
- Wear the Rudrakshas with the image of Lord Shiva on your mind
Regular care of Rudrakshas:
- Wash the Rudraksha beads with water mixed with Ganga jal regularly. Dry them under the fan.
- Once a month, soak the beads overnight in a mixture of Water, Ganga Jal and Rose water
- The next morning, scrub them with a hard plastic brush to clean the pores. The beads are very strong and do not break on scrubbing.
- Dry them under a fan. Once dry apply a light oil like olive oil and sandalwood oil with a soft toothbrush.
- Allow to soak in the oil for some time before wearing. You may also perform the above said ritual before wearing them after the cleaning process.
Rudrakshas can be removed at night times if you are uncomfortable wearing them but try to wear them on your body as much as possible.
If Rudrakshas are not worn for more than a week, they go into a slumber and must be worn regularly for at least a week before they awaken again. Therefore, if you are unable to wear your Rudrakshas for more than a week, you may place them in the refrigerator.
When wearing the Rudraksha after a long gap, perform the energizing ritual explained earlier
Remove the beads before performing rigorous activities like the Gym or swimming.
The Rudraksha beads can be worn at all times, including during menstruation in women. However, care should be taken to maintain cleanliness and hygiene before touching the beads.