Ritual for Wearing Rudraksha Beads
How to Wear Rudraksh
Rudraksha beads are sacred seeds believed to have emerged from the tears of Lord Shiva. They possess powerful spiritual and healing energies and are widely worn for protection, health, peace, and prosperity. However, to receive their full benefits, Rudraksha beads should be worn only after performing proper rituals and purification. Below is a complete guide on when and how to wear Rudraksha mala as per Vedic tradition.
Ritual for wearing Rudraksha Beads, Rudraksha Pendants or Rudraksha Rosaries. (How to wear rudraksha beads along with care and precautions required after wearing rudraksha beads or rudraksha rosaries.)
1.Select Maha Shivratri, Monthly Shivratri, any Monday or any other holy day.
2.Select the Subh, Amrit or Labh Chawghraiya for Puja on the day.
3.Place Lord ShivaPhotograh along with your Isht dev Photograph on altar covered with neat and clean red coloured cloth.
4.Place Shiva lingam on altar.
6.Place the rudraksha beads on the shiv lingam and offer some red flowers to Rudraksha Bead , Rudraksha Pendant, Rudraksha Mala.
7.Say prayer to your Guru, Lord Ganesh , Ishta dev and Lord Shiva .
8.Chant the Beej mantra of the Rudraksha or undermentioned mantra for rudrakshas
Om Namah Shivaya : Beej Mantra of Rudraksha beads
9.Perform the abhishek to rudraksha bead/rudraksha pendant/rudraksh rosary with water,honey and then milk
10.Garland the Rudraksha bead to Lord Shiva after Abhishekam.
11.Worship Shiva by offering the Red flowers, fruit, sweets and chanting selected Mantra.
12.You do not need to repeat the procedure more often. Twice a year, this can be repeated.
13.You can chant the Beej Mantra daily.
There are certain care and precautions need to be taken for Rudraksha beads
1. Always keep the rudraksha oiled. After regular cleaning, oil the bead and treat it with incense. This is of utmost importance. Especially when not using the bead for sometime, or storing it for a while.
2. Always wear the rudraksha bead around the neck in a thread or gold or silver.
3. Always keep your rudraksha clean. Dust and dirt can settle in the pores of the bead.
4. After cleaning, wash your rudraksha with some blessed holy water. This helps maintain its sanctity.
5. Don't wear the rudraksha during sex.
6. Women must not wear the rudraksha during their menstrual cycle.
7. Don't wear the rudraksha to a funeral or when visiting a new born baby.
8. Use a Rudraksha for single purpose, i.e, "worship it", "wear it" or "include it in Rudraksha mala for chanting". Don't do all things with same Rudraksha.
Ritual for wearing Rudraksha Beads, Rudraksha Pendants or Rudraksha Rosaries. (How to wear rudraksha beads along with care and precautions required after wearing rudraksha beads or rudraksha rosaries.)
1.Select Maha Shivratri, Monthly Shivratri, any Monday or any other holy day.
2.Select the Subh, Amrit or Labh Chawghraiya for Puja on the day.
3.Place Lord ShivaPhotograh along with your Isht dev Photograph on altar covered with neat and clean red coloured cloth.
4.Place Shiva lingam on altar.
6.Place the rudraksha beads on the shiv lingam and offer some red flowers to Rudraksha Bead , Rudraksha Pendant, Rudraksha Mala.
7.Say prayer to your Guru, Lord Ganesh , Ishta dev and Lord Shiva .
8.Chant the Beej mantra of the Rudraksha or undermentioned mantra for rudrakshas
Om Namah Shivaya : Beej Mantra of Rudraksha beads
9.Perform the abhishek to rudraksha bead/rudraksha pendant/rudraksh rosary with water,honey and then milk
10.Garland the Rudraksha bead to Lord Shiva after Abhishekam.
11.Worship Shiva by offering the Red flowers, fruit, sweets and chanting selected Mantra.
12.You do not need to repeat the procedure more often. Twice a year, this can be repeated.
13.You can chant the Beej Mantra daily.
There are certain care and precautions need to be taken for Rudraksha beads
1. Always keep the rudraksha oiled. After regular cleaning, oil the bead and treat it with incense. This is of utmost importance. Especially when not using the bead for sometime, or storing it for a while.
2. Always wear the rudraksha bead around the neck in a thread or gold or silver.
3. Always keep your rudraksha clean. Dust and dirt can settle in the pores of the bead.
4. After cleaning, wash your rudraksha with some blessed holy water. This helps maintain its sanctity.
5. Don't wear the rudraksha during sex.
6. Women must not wear the rudraksha during their menstrual cycle.
7. Don't wear the rudraksha to a funeral or when visiting a new born baby.
8. Use a Rudraksha for single purpose, i.e, "worship it", "wear it" or "include it in Rudraksha mala for chanting". Don't do all things with same Rudraksha.
