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Rudraksha is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree which grows in the area from the Gangetic Plain to the foothills of great Himalaya and middle area of Nepal. Rudraksha beads is covered by outer shell of blue color on fully ripening so it is also called as blueberry beads and can be used for treatment of various diseases.
Shiva Purana describe Rudraksha's origin as Lord Shiva's tears. He had been meditating for many years for the welfare of all creatures. On opening the eyes, hot drops of tears rolled down and the mother earth gave birth to Rudraksha trees.
Rudraksha holder always spent his livelyhood happily & peacefully. Each Rudraksha contains its own power & strength. As and when a person desire to adopt Rudraksha, first of all he have to wash it with cow's milk or holy Ganga river's water, then accept with the mantra "Om Namah Shivay" on Monday.
