How can new buyers avoid pitfalls when purchasing Rudraksha? Be sure to keep these points in mind
New player pitfallsI have been playing Rudraksha for several years. How do new players avoid pitfalls when buying Rudrak
Admire a newly base-finished Rudraksha, the matte texture is really comfortable
Appreciation after the base-cleaning stage is doneLately friends keep asking me how to get started with a new mala, so I
How to finish the drilled holes on custom Rudraksha—flared (trumpet) openings or flat openings?
Bead hole treatmentFriends often ask me about custom Rudraksha (large) mala (prayer beads) and how the bead holes are tr
This Rudraksha mala has been broken-in for five years, and its current appearance is enviable
Appreciating a Five-Year-Old MalaAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in
Do you need to wear gloves when breaking-in Rudraksha? It’s different for dry hands and sweaty hands
Breaking-in (patina process) with glovesI've been playing with Rudraksha for several years. When breaking in Rudraksha,
A Rudraksha mala given by a friend; after three years of breaking-in, it has now become a treasure.
Friendship Mala AppreciationAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in my ha
Can a custom Rudraksha be made into a long strand of 108 beads? Are there any special considerations?
Custom Long MalaCustomization is simple in some ways and complex in others—the key is making your needs clear. Here's a
Why Are Your Rudraksha Holes Turning Black? It Might Be This Reason
Darkening around the bead holesI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now. Why do the holes in your Rudraksha turn bl
How to choose the pile shape for custom Rudraksha—what are the characteristics of tall-pile versus short-pile beads?
Profile Shape SelectionMany friends have messaged me privately asking for customization details, so I decided to write a
Rudraksha left sitting for a while without breaking-in, took it out and found it moldy—what to do?
Dealing with moldI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now, and left it sitting without handling. Today I'm putting
