Rudraksha and Karungali Metal Bracelet - Silver plated

Rudraksha was born from the tears of Lord Shiva. Karungali, the deep black ebony, is the wood of his son, Lord Murugan, who carries the Vel. Father and son, Shiva's calm and Murugan's courage, meet on this one bracelet.

Brown rudraksha and black karungali sit side by side, set between gleaming silver-plated accents. It looks as right at work as at the temple, so you can carry both Shiva's peace and Murugan's strength on your wrist, all day, every day.

Wear it, and keep both Shiva and Murugan on your wrist. People who wear this pairing speak of:

• Relief in Mangal dosha: karungali, the wood of Murugan, lord of Mangal, is among the most trusted traditional remedies for Manglik and Chevvai dosha.
• Strength through Shani's phases: the pairing is traditionally worn through Sade Sati and Shani Mahadasha, to stay patient and steady.
• A double shield of faith: two sacred beads together, worn against nazar and negativity.
• Calm focus for busy days: Shiva's peace for the mind and Murugan's courage for the hard moments at work.

For Shiva and Murugan devotees, for anyone in a Mangal or Shani phase, and a meaningful gift for a father, son or brother.

These are traditional beliefs, lovingly kept, and not guaranteed results.

The first time: on a Monday, Shiva's day, or a Tuesday, Murugan's day; if you wear it for Shani, begin on a Saturday:

1. Bathe, light a diya, and sprinkle a few drops of Ganga jal or clean water on the bracelet.
2. Hold it in your palms and set your sankalp, the one intention it will carry with you.
3. Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" or "Om Saravana Bhava" 11 times, and wear it.

Which hand: traditionally men wear it on the right wrist and women on the left. If your family or guru follows a different custom, follow that.

The fit: it fastens with a secure metal lock, so it won't slip off as you go about your day. Make sure it clicks shut each time you wear it.

Care for it the way you care for your practice: gently, every day.

• Take it off before bathing, swimming, sleeping or a workout. Water dries out rudraksha, dulls the wood and wears the plating.
• Keep it away from perfume, lotions and chemicals, which dull the silver-plated finish.
• Once a month, rub a drop of sesame oil into the rudraksha beads with a soft brush, keeping it off the metal, and wipe off the extra.
• Open and close the metal lock gently, and check now and then that it clicks shut. Keep it in its pouch when you're not wearing it.
• On Purnima or a Monday, many devotees pass it through dhoop smoke with a short prayer. If this is part of your tradition, let it become your monthly ritual.

Many stores sell rudraksha and karungali bracelets. Here is what you get only with Arutra:

• Proof: many stores show one common certificate. We show the lab report for your own batch, so your beads are 100% authentic and you can check it yourself.
• What was packed: many stores ship with no record. You can watch the video of your own bracelet being packed.
• Quality check: many stores ship straight from the supplier. We check the rudraksha lines, the karungali grain, the plating and the metal lock ourselves; if a bracelet doesn't pass, it doesn't leave us.
• Your practice: most stores just sell. Arutra is the same app you open for the Gita, Naam Jap and your daily Saadhana, trusted by thousands of devotees.