{"product_id":"rudraksha-mala","title":"Rudraksha Mala","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRudraksha Mala: A traditional 108+1 bead rudraksha japa mala for daily chanting and devotion to Lord Shiva.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRudraksha is sacred to Lord Shiva, and a rudraksha mala has long been the chosen companion of sadhaks for japa and meditation. This traditional 108+1 bead japa mala has round brown rudraksha beads hand-knotted on yellow thread with a yellow silk tassel. Choose the certified option to receive a gem-lab identification report for a natural five-faced (5 mukhi) rudraksha mala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Rudraksha Mala\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor daily japa:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used to count 108 repetitions of Om Namah Shivaya or your guru mantra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevotion to Shiva:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worshipped as a sacred offering and reminder of Lord Shiva's grace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalm and focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Believed to support a calm, steady mind during prayer and meditation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab-certified option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available with a gem-lab identification report for added peace of mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear Rudraksha Mala\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart: on a Monday after a bath, with a short prayer to Lord Shiva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChant: move one bead per mantra with the thumb, never crossing the guru bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep: in a clean cloth pouch or your home temple when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanse: wipe gently with a dry cloth; avoid soap, perfume and chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from AstroBhoomi\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergised with Vedic rites before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonally curated by Bhoomika Kalam’s team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping across India, usually 4–7 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure UPI, card and netbanking payments via Razorpay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree guidance on WhatsApp before and after you buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does a japa mala have 108 beads plus one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e108 is a sacred number in the Vedic tradition; the extra guru bead marks the start and end of a round and is not crossed while chanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the lab certificate cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the certified option you receive a gem-lab identification report describing a natural five-faced (5 mukhi) rudraksha mala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear the mala as well as chant with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany devotees keep a separate mala for japa, but you may wear it with respect; remove it before sleeping, bathing and visiting a cremation ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lab report is supplied only with the 'With Lab Certificate' option. Natural rudraksha beads vary slightly in size, colour and shape. Message us on WhatsApp for bead details before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpiritual products support your faith and practice; experiences vary from person to person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AstroBhoomi","offers":[{"title":"Without Certificate","offer_id":67647167135821,"sku":"AB-RUD-MAL-1","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Lab Certificate","offer_id":67647167168589,"sku":"AB-RUD-MAL-2","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1444\/0525\/files\/9289dafd-da1d-454e-8e22-c964696f2562.png?v=1791637905","url":"https:\/\/www.astrobhoomi.com\/products\/rudraksha-mala","provider":"AstroBhoomi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}