What are Mukhis in a Rudraksh?
A Rudraksh bead is categorised primarily by the number of its “faces” or mukhi edges face partitions, that range from 1 to 21. The Hindu scriptures refer up to 14 cuts. Most common by far is the five-faced bead, followed by the four and six-faced. Rare variations are the “Gauri Shankar”, a double-joined bead, and the “Brahma-Vishnu-Maheshwara”, a triple-joined bead. These are highly prized but rarely found, and fetch a high price. Single-faced Rudraksh are the most valuable and extremely rare. They are kept as family or spiritual heirlooms and are often encased in gold.
