Silver Plated Divya Rudraksha Karungali Mala

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, the calm of the meditating Shiva and the courage of the young warrior god, meet in this one mala.

Brown rudraksha and black karungali sit side by side, bead after bead, so every round of japa passes through both. Devotees in the South have long worn them together for a double shield of faith, and to carry both Shiva's peace and Murugan's strength through the day.

Wear it, and walk with both Shiva and Murugan. Devotees 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.
• Peace and courage at once: Shiva's calm for the mind and Murugan's strength for the hard days.
• The heart of japa: a mala for "Om Namah Shivaya" or "Om Saravana Bhava", whichever your heart calls.

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

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 mala.
2. Hold it in both palms and set your sankalp, the one intention this mala will carry with you.
3. Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" or "Om Saravana Bhava" 11 times, and wear it.

For japa: rest the mala on your right middle finger and turn one bead with your thumb for each chant, starting beside the guru bead. When you reach the guru bead, turn the mala around; never cross it.

The fit: 54+1 knotted beads that rest at your chest when worn around the neck. The knots keep the beads from rubbing against each other.

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

• Take it off before bathing, swimming or a workout. Soap and sweat dry out rudraksha and dull the wood.
• Keep it away from perfume, oils and chemicals.
• Once a month, rub a drop of sesame oil into the rudraksha beads with a soft brush and wipe off the extra; it keeps them from drying and cracking.
• Keep it in its pouch or on your altar when you're not wearing it.
• On Purnima or a Monday, many devotees pass their mala 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 malas. 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 mala being packed.
• Quality check: many stores ship straight from the supplier. We count every bead, check the rudraksha lines and the karungali grain, and test every knot ourselves; if a mala 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.