Rudraksha beads are the seeds of the Rudraksha tree (Elaeocarpus ganitrus), which grows primarily in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Indonesia. Each bead is characterized by its unique number of facets or “mukhis,” which are believed to correspond to different deities, cosmic forces, or chakras in the body.

The most common type of Rudraksha bead is the five-faced bead, which is associated with Lord Shiva and is believed to represent the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. However, Rudraksha beads can have anywhere from one to twenty-one faces, each with its own unique properties and benefits.