GemKrishna India · Kirti Nagar, New Delhi
Here is a real example from our own stock, and it explains more about rudraksha pricing than anything else on this page.
A 14 mukhi from Indonesia: ₹4,999. A 14 mukhi from Nepal: ₹49,999. Same mukhi count. Same certification. Ten times the price.
Nobody explains this before you buy, and it is the single biggest reason people feel cheated afterwards. So we will start there, then go through every mukhi.
Start here
- Nepal vs Indonesia: why the same mukhi costs ten times more
- Every mukhi — deity, planet and what it is worn for
- What we actually stock, and what it costs
- How to choose if you are starting out
- How to wear and care for it
Nepal vs Indonesia: the difference nobody explains
Rudraksha grows in both places and both are genuine Elaeocarpus beads. The difference is physical:
- Nepali beads are larger, heavier and deeper-grooved. A Nepali 14 mukhi in our stock runs 24–32 mm. The Indonesian equivalent is 17–20 mm.
- Nepali beads are far scarcer, especially in higher mukhi counts and larger sizes.
- Indonesian beads are smaller, smoother and much more available, which is why almost all bracelets and malas are made from them.
Traditionally Nepali beads are held to be the more potent, and that belief plus genuine scarcity is what the price reflects. We are not going to tell you the Nepali one works ten times better. We will tell you it is ten times rarer, and that both are real.
Watch how sharply size alone moves the price within the same origin and mukhi:
| Bead | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Mukhi Indonesia | 17.16 mm | ₹4,999 |
| 14 Mukhi Indonesia | 20.80 mm | ₹6,999 |
| 14 Mukhi Nepal | 25.38 mm | ₹49,999 |
| 14 Mukhi Nepal | 29.45 mm | ₹1,24,999 |
| 14 Mukhi Nepal | 32.29 mm | ₹1,99,999 |
If a seller will not tell you the origin and the size in millimetres, that is your answer. Every one of our listings carries both, plus the lab report number, in the product title — which is also why our titles look like inventory records rather than marketing.
Every mukhi: deity, planet and purpose
These associations come from the Puranic tradition. Sources differ on the details, and anyone who presents them as settled fact is overstating. What follows is the commonly accepted version.
| Mukhi | Deity | Planet | Traditionally worn for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiva | Surya — Sun | The rarest and most revered; detachment, focus, leadership |
| 2 | Ardhanarishwara — Shiva & Parvati | Chandra — Moon | Harmony, relationships, emotional balance |
| 3 | Agni | Mangal — Mars | Releasing guilt and past weight; confidence |
| 4 | Brahma | Budh — Mercury | Learning, speech, clarity of thought — the student's bead |
| 5 | Kalagni Rudra | Guru — Jupiter | Calm, general wellbeing; the most common and most worn |
| 6 | Kartikeya | Shukra — Venus | Willpower, expression, grounding |
| 7 | Mahalakshmi | Shani — Saturn | Prosperity, relief from financial pressure |
| 8 | Ganesha | Rahu | Removing obstacles; beginnings |
| 9 | Durga | Ketu | Courage, energy, protection |
| 10 | Vishnu | — | Protection; traditionally said to need no specific planet |
| 11 | Hanuman | — | Strength, courage, steadiness |
| 12 | Surya / Aditya | Surya — Sun | Vitality, authority, confidence |
| 13 | Indra / Kamadeva | Shukra — Venus | Charm, persuasion, fulfilment of desires |
| 14 | Hanuman — Devmani | Shani — Saturn | The most prized after 1 mukhi; intuition and decision-making |
| 15–22 | Various — Pashupatinath, Ram, Kuber and others | — | Rare, collector-grade; traditions vary considerably |
| Gauri Shankar | Shiva & Parvati joined | — | Two beads naturally fused; worn for union and family harmony |
| Ganesh | Ganesha | — | A bead with a natural trunk-like protrusion |
One caution worth stating plainly: no rudraksha is a medical treatment. A great deal of writing online claims specific beads cure specific illnesses. We will not repeat those claims. Wear it as a practice, and see a doctor for anything medical.
What we stock, and what it costs
Every bead below ships with a GJSPC lab report and an X-ray report — both, on every bead, at every price. The report number is printed in the product title and you can verify it yourself.
Starting out
- 5 Mukhi loose beads, 10–30 mm — from ₹600
- Rudraksha keychain, 4/5/6 mukhi — ₹699
- 4 Mukhi, Nepal — ₹999
- 7 Mukhi Nepali with German silver capping and 15-inch chain — ₹999
- 5 Mukhi & Tiger Eye bracelet — ₹999
- 5 Mukhi & Karungali bracelet — ₹1,200
Single beads by mukhi
| Mukhi | Origin | From |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Mukhi Ganesh | Nepal | ₹1,499 |
| 8 Mukhi | Nepal | ₹1,999 |
| 10 Mukhi Gauri Shankar | Indonesia | ₹2,799 |
| 9 Mukhi Gauri Shankar | Indonesia | ₹2,999 |
| 11 Mukhi Gauri Shankar | Indonesia | ₹2,999 |
| 7 Mukhi | Nepal | ₹3,499 |
| 15 Mukhi | Indonesia | ₹3,999 |
| 12 Mukhi Gauri Shankar | Indonesia | ₹3,999 |
| 14 Mukhi | Indonesia | ₹4,999 |
| 6 Mukhi | Nepal | ₹4,999 |
| 9 Mukhi | Nepal | ₹5,999 |
| 16 Mukhi | Indonesia | ₹7,999 |
| 13 Mukhi | Nepal | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Mukhi | Nepal | ₹49,999 |
| 15 Mukhi | Nepal | ₹1,14,999 |
Browse the full range: Indonesian rudraksha beads · rudraksha bracelets · rudraksha malas
Malas and kanthas
- 1–14 Mukhi Indonesian kantha with Gauri Shankar — ₹10,999. One of each mukhi in a single strand, for people who would rather not choose.
- 2 Mukhi & Pearl jaap mala — ₹3,999
- 2 Mukhi & Lapis Lazuli jaap mala — ₹4,999
- 2 Mukhi & Red Coral jaap mala — ₹6,999
Or build your own with the Custom Jaap Mala Builder — choose the bead, the count and the stringing.
If you are starting out
Honestly: 5 mukhi. It is the most worn bead in India, it is associated with general wellbeing rather than one narrow purpose, it is affordable at ₹600, and nothing about it requires a consultation.
Beyond that, in rough order of how often people ask for them:
- Students and anyone whose work is thinking or speaking — 4 mukhi
- Money pressure — 7 mukhi
- Something that keeps not starting — 8 mukhi
- Courage and protection — 9 mukhi
- Married couples, family harmony — Gauri Shankar
Do not start at 14 mukhi. If someone is steering a first-time buyer straight to a fifty-thousand-rupee bead, ask why. And if an astrologer has specified a mukhi from your chart, follow that rather than this list.
Not sure? Message us on WhatsApp. The guidance is free and unlimited, and we regularly tell people to buy the cheaper bead.
How to wear and care for it
- Check the mukhi yourself. Count the natural lines running pole to pole. Beads are also faked by carving extra lines, which is exactly what the X-ray report is for — our guide to telling a real rudraksha from a fake explains what the X-ray shows and why the water and copper-coin tests prove nothing.
- Traditionally worn after a bath, on a Monday, with the relevant mantra. Om Namah Shivaya covers all of them.
- Oil it occasionally. A little mustard or olive oil once every few months keeps the bead from drying and cracking. This is real, practical care, not ritual.
- Keep it out of chemicals. Shampoo, soap and sanitiser dry the surface.
- Silk or cotton thread rather than synthetic, if it is worn around the neck.
- Some traditions ask that it be removed during a funeral or when eating non-vegetarian food. Follow your family's practice.
Any bead we sell can be capped in silver or strung into a bracelet or mala on request, at your size, with your choice of accompanying stones.
How we work
Every bead gets both reports. GJSPC issues a lab report and an X-ray report for every rudraksha we sell, whatever it costs. The report number is in the product title and you can verify it on the lab's site before you pay.
Origin and size are always stated — Nepal or Indonesia, and the measurement in millimetres.
We talk to you first. Free, unlimited guidance on WhatsApp, including telling you when you do not need what you are about to buy.
Made for you. Around 90% of what leaves here is made after the order comes in — beads hand-picked, at your size, in your arrangement.
Cleansed and energised. Each piece rests overnight on a selenite plate and pran pratishtha is performed at the mandir before dispatch. Basic energisation is free; fuller puja options can be chosen before ordering.
A free raw selenite plate in the box, and lifetime repair with no time limit.
Ordering
- 10% off your first order
- Free delivery across India, shipped from Delhi via Delhivery One
- ₹150 off prepaid; partial COD — 20% online, 80% on delivery
- 30-day return on standard products; custom-strung pieces are outside it
- WhatsApp +91 76782 75972, 11 am – 9 pm, or contact@gemkrishna.com
We ship within India only at present. More on our FAQs page.
Frequently asked questions
Which mukhi rudraksha should I wear?
For most people starting out, 5 mukhi — it is the most commonly worn bead in India, associated with general wellbeing rather than one narrow purpose, and starts at 600 rupees. 4 mukhi is traditionally for study and speech, 7 mukhi for prosperity, 8 mukhi for removing obstacles and 9 mukhi for courage. If an astrologer has specified a mukhi from your chart, follow that.
Why is Nepali rudraksha more expensive than Indonesian?
Nepali beads are larger, heavier and more deeply grooved, and far scarcer, especially in higher mukhi counts. Both are genuine. At GemKrishna a 14 mukhi from Indonesia is 4,999 rupees and a Nepali one of the same mukhi is 49,999 rupees.
Which rudraksha is for money?
7 mukhi is traditionally associated with Mahalakshmi and worn for prosperity and relief from financial pressure. A Nepali 7 mukhi starts at 3,499 rupees.
Which rudraksha is for Shani or Saturn?
7 mukhi and 14 mukhi are the beads traditionally associated with Shani.
What is a Gauri Shankar rudraksha?
Two rudraksha beads naturally fused together, associated with Shiva and Parvati and traditionally worn for union and family harmony. GemKrishna stocks Indonesian Gauri Shankar beads from 2,799 rupees.
How do I know the mukhi count is real?
Count the natural lines running from one end of the bead to the other, and check the X-ray report, which shows the internal seed chambers and reveals carved or joined fakes. GemKrishna supplies a GJSPC lab report and an X-ray report with every bead regardless of price.
Does rudraksha cure illness?
No. Rudraksha is a devotional and traditional practice, not a medical treatment. Claims that a particular mukhi cures a particular illness should be treated with caution.
How should a rudraksha be cared for?
Oil it lightly with mustard or olive oil every few months to stop it drying and cracking, keep it away from soap, shampoo and sanitiser, and string it on silk or cotton rather than synthetic thread.
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