The Eight Mukhi Rudraksha is the reflection of Lord Ganesha, Lord
Shiva's second son who is worshipped before all the other gods. This
Rudraksha increases an individual's pleasure and decreases his/her
difficulties.According to Shaivism, this Rudraksha is helpful to an individual for attainment of various "Riddhi" and "Siddhi" that would eventually lead him to "Shivloka" ("Moksha"/salvation). The Eight Mukhi Rudraksha has the following characteristics :
- Eight Mukhi Rudraksha represents Lord Ganesha and its wearer becomes unaffected by all miseries - physical or mental.
- This Rudraksha is ruled by "Rahu" and its malefic effects are similar to those of "Shani".
- 8 Mukhi Rudraksha keeps a check on the bad effects of "Rahu" like snake bites, bad health, poverty, mental stress etc.
- Wearer of this Rudraksha is blessed with strength of character and mind, wisdom, a long successful life, happiness, good health, prosperity and increase in confidence.
- Recommended for writers and intellectuals, the Eight Mukhi Rudraksha also helps in increasing concentration.
- 8 Mukhi Rudraksha should be worn on Monday. Only one bead strung on a red thread is enough to bring success to an individual.
- Mantra : 'Om Ganeshaya Namah'