The most common Rudraksha is five mukhi Rudraksha. A five mukhi Rudraksha have five natural lines from head to bottom. It is blessed by lord Shiva. According to Padma Puran wearer rules out over all types of living beings.

This five mukhi is blessed by the five forms of Lord Shiva -- Saddyojat, Tatpurush, Aghor, Vamdev and Isshan. It gives protection from all kind of diseases and provide mental peace and happiness.

Its ruling planet is Jupiter. It is the form of Rudra named Kaalagni. This represents Lord Shiva, the symbol of auspiciousness. The wearer of five Mukhi mala gains health and peace. Five Mukhi Rudraksha monitors blood pressure and cardiac ailments. Five Mukhi mala is also used for Japa. By wearing the mala the wearer-s mind remains peaceful. There is no suspicion about the fact that the wearer of Five Faced Rudraksha mala never gets untimely death. Malefic effect of Jupiter is considered to cause lack of peace of mind, utter poverty, lack of harmony, diseases of fat, Kidney, thigh, ear, diabetes etc. Five Mukhi is therefore suggested to sublimate the malefic effects of Jupiter. Agni (fire) purifies the metals and similarly five faced Rudraksha rectifies all the vices and faults of Jeeva and makes him pure and Jeeva gains the form of Pashupati i.e. the Lord of all creatures after becoming free from the animal instincts. By wearing its mala the wearer?s mind remains peaceful. A mala of five face Rudraksha is also worn. It keeps the blood pressure normal.

And the fear of untimely death disappears. If three beads of Five faced Rudraksha are dipped overnight in water in a glass and the water drank in the morning on empty stomach, then the person gets free from blood pressure and related illnesses.

• Symbol of : Lord Shiva
• Ruling Planet : Jupiter
• Ruling God : Lord Shiva
• Day of wearing : Monday
• Recommended for : Bone marrow, Liver, Kidney, Feet, Thigh, Ear, Diseases of Fat and Diabetes.
• Influence on body organ : All major chakra points.
• Properties : This Rudraksha removes the person from various sins committed through forbidden acts in case of eating or in sex life.
• People's experience : Wearing five mukhi Rudraksha avoid accidental death.

"Om Hreem Namah" (Shiva Puran)
"Om Hoom Hreem" (Padma Puran)
"Om Hreem Hoom Namah" (Skand Puran)
"Mahamrityunjai Mantra" (Brahajjalopanishad)
"OM. Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat"
"Om Namah Shivaya"

Take three beads of 5 Faced Rudraksha equal to the size of Amla, and string in red thread. It should be worn after touching it to a Shivalinga and chanting the mantra.

It gives fame and mental peace. With respect to its medicinal values, it is widely used to control blood pressure and diabetes. It is also used for diseases of the ears, thighs and kidney.

Worn by any person looking for spirituality, good health and mental peace.