Custom Rudraksha: Don’t Just Look at the Price—These Five Details Are What Really Matter
Customization DetailsFriends often ask me about custom Rudraksha (large) mala. When customizing Rudraksha (large), don’t
The complete process of customizing Rudraksha mala (prayer beads) from seed selection to stringing and shipping
Customization processFriends often ask me about customizing Rudraksha mala (prayer beads), and about the complete proces
How to check density? The feel and weight of Rudraksha (large) matter
How do you judge density? The feel and weight of Rudraksha (large) matter. When choosing Rudraksha (large), density is a
Where does the price difference lie? Rudraksha (large) grain, density, and skin quality
Where does the price difference come from? Rudraksha (large) grain, density, and skin quality. For the same strand of Ru
Raw seeds versus polished ones: how to choose Rudraksha (large)?
Unpolished vs. polished: How to choose Rudraksha (large)? When buying a mala, some are made of unpolished seeds, while o
Which looks better after breaking-in, yellow-skinned or red-skinned Rudraksha (large)?
Yellow skin or red skin: which looks better when breaking-in (patina process) a Rudraksha (large)? When choosing a Rudra
Thin grain vs. full grain—which large Rudraksha is easier to break in?
Between sparse grain and full grain, which is easier to break in for Rudraksha (large)? When choosing Rudraksha (large),
Is a 7-mukhi Rudraksha (large) worth playing with?
Can Rudraksha (large) 7-mukhi be played with? 7-mukhi Rudraksha (large) are rare, and when beginners encounter a 7-mukhi
It has quite a strong smell—is this normal for new Rudraksha (large) seeds?
Is a strong smell normal for new Rudraksha (large) seeds? When you get a new mala, you might notice a scent when you bri
Patina and jade-like translucency—which appears first on Rudraksha (large)?
Patina and jade-like transformation—which comes first for large Rudraksha? People who work with large Rudraksha often ta
