When and How to Wear a Rudraksha: Correct Way and Auspicious Time to Wear a Rudraksha
To overcome all problems and hardships in life, if you are considering wearing a Rudraksha, it is essential first to understand the rules of wearing it. Following the proper rules will ensure that you derive positive outcomes from Rudraksha. Below are the guidelines for wearing Rudraksha:
According to astrologers, anyone who wishes to wear Rudraksha should first chant the Rudraksha Mantra and the Rudraksha Mool Mantra. It is important to note that if you remove the Rudraksha, it should be purified before placing it in a sacred place.
The wearer should avoid touching Rudraksha without taking a bath. After bathing, purify the Rudraksha before wearing it and chant the Shiva Mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” for added blessings.
In Hinduism, Rudraksha is considered as sacred as a Tulsi mala. After wearing Rudraksha, the wearer should abstain from consuming meat and alcohol.
It is considered highly auspicious to wear Rudraksha in a red or yellow thread; it should never be worn in a black thread, as this may bring negative effects.
If you are wearing Rudraksha, you must remove it before visiting a cremation ground. Never wear it in such places. Similarly, avoid taking Rudraksha near newborns at the time of their birth.
Rudraksha should be kept clean. If dust or dirt accumulates, clean it thoroughly. If the thread of the Rudraksha becomes dirty or worn out, replace it. Always clean the Rudraksha with Ganga water to purify it.
Once you wear a Rudraksha, it should not be given to another person, nor should you wear a Rudraksha previously worn by someone else.
Chanting Before Wearing Rudraksha
Before wearing Rudraksha, it is essential to purify and sanctify it. The Rudraksha should ideally be worn on a Monday, during Mahashivratri, or in the month of Shravan. First, take a silver or copper bowl and mix ghee, curd, milk, and sugar. Bathe the Rudraksha in this mixture, then rinse it with clean water or Ganga water. Place it on a red cloth in the prayer area, light a lamp with cow ghee, and chant the mantra 151, 501, or 1111 times: “Om Namah Shivaya” or “Om Hoom Namah.”
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