Rudraksha (Rosary) in Nepal

Rudraksha (Rosary) in Nepal

NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, NEPAL, FEB 04 2015: Rudraksha are the dark berries of the evergreen Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree. In Sanskrit Rudraksha consists of two words Rudra and Aksha. Rudra is another name of Lord Shiva and Aksha means eye in Sanskrit. The holy beads of Rudraksha are used to make prayer rosaries and have clefts on the surface known as Mukhis ranging from one face to 21 faces. The Rudraksha rosary is often worn by many Hindus and used during meditation. It is believed that on holding or wearing the Rudraksha rosaries with faith and devotion, a person is able to experience the bliss of Rudra and absolve himself from the stains of earthly sins. These are very popular among Hindus and can be bought in the premises of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, in the lakeside area of Pokhara and in many Hindu temple premises.
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