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1 line · 1 chamber
1 Mukhi
Sun (Surya)
RarestPrice on request
By ruling planet
Rudraksha for Sun
Beads traditionally worn in connection with Sun. Each is grown, sorted and X-rayed by our own family in the Arun Valley.
- Beads in this grouping
- 3
3 beads in this grouping
Sun in the tradition
The Sun — Surya — is the self, authority, the father and health in general. A weak Sun is read as low confidence or trouble with people above you.
The 1 Mukhi is the classic Sun bead; ours is the Nepali half-moon (Kaju) form, and we price it on request. The 12 Mukhi, presided over by Surya himself, is the more available choice. The Savar is a single bead with one line carried on a two-line bead, rare and kept by collectors.
How these beads compare
| Bead | Presiding deity | Planet | Chakra | Rarity | Worn traditionally for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mukhi | Lord Shiva / Sadashiva | Sun (Surya) | Sahasrara (Crown) | Rarest | Super-consciousness, ego dissolution, deep meditation, leadership, clarity in decisions |
| 12 Mukhi | Lord Surya (Aditya) | Sun (Surya) | Ajna (Third Eye) | Moderate | Confidence, leadership, recognition, decision-making, bone and vitamin-D health |
| Savar / Sawar (1 Mukhi on 2 Mukhi) | Shiva on Ardhanarishvara | Sun + Moon | Sahasrara + Anahata | Moderate | A 1 Mukhi naturally joined to a 2 Mukhi; affordable route to Ek Mukhi energy |
Common questions
Which Rudraksha is worn for Sun?
Traditionally 1 Mukhi, 12 Mukhi and Savar / Sawar (1 Mukhi on 2 Mukhi). Which one suits you depends on your chart and on what you intend the bead for, so treat this as a starting point rather than a prescription.
Which mantra is chanted with these beads?
Each bead has its own beej mantra. 1 Mukhi: Om Hreem Namah; 12 Mukhi: Om Kraum Sraum Raum Namah; Savar / Sawar (1 Mukhi on 2 Mukhi): Om Hreem Namah. It is traditionally chanted when the bead is first worn.
Do I need my birth chart before choosing?
Not necessarily. Many people choose by intention rather than by planet. If you do want the astrological route, an astrologer working from your own chart will give you a better answer than a category page can.
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.