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Nepal Rudraksha Dana

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Rudraksha of Lord Kartikeya

Beads whose presiding deity is traditionally given as Lord Kartikeya.

Beads in this grouping
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1 bead in this grouping

Who Lord Kartikeya is

Kartikeya — also called Skanda, Murugan and Subramanya — is the son of Shiva and Parvati and commander of the gods’ army.

The 6 Mukhi is his bead. It is linked with Venus and the Swadhisthana chakra and worn for willpower, focus and self-expression. It is common, and students are among the people who wear it most.

How these beads compare

Presiding deity, ruling planet, chakra and rarity of each bead in this grouping
BeadPresiding deityPlanetChakraRarityWorn traditionally for
6 MukhiLord KartikeyaVenus (Shukra)Swadhisthana (Sacral)CommonWillpower, sustained drive, focus, athletic performance, expression

Common questions

Which bead is associated with Lord Kartikeya?

6 Mukhi. Attributions of this kind are recorded differently in different sources, so you may see other beads listed elsewhere.

Which mantra is chanted with the Lord Kartikeya bead?

Each bead has its own beej mantra. 6 Mukhi: Om Hreem Hum Namah. It is traditionally chanted when the bead is first worn.

These are traditional associations recorded in Vedic and Puranic sources. They are described here as tradition, not as medical or therapeutic claims, and no bead is a substitute for medical care.