Rudraksha is a natural fruit of the plant genus Elaeocarpus ( Family : Elaeocarpaceae).
Rudraksha beads are precious and rare in its occurrence, and need proper care for protection.
Rudraksha being a botanical or plant material are likely to get damaged if proper care is not taken.
In absence of proper care, Rudraksha beads are bound to get spoiled by fungi or insect attack.
Rudraksha beads from four to six mukhi are sturdy and need little care.
Other lower mukhi beads and all higher mukhi beads from seven mukhi onwards require proper care.
Do not wear Rudraksha while taking bath.
If it is advised to wear Rudraksha while taking bath, then use Rudraksha from four mukhi to six mukhi.
Rudraksha beads absorb large quantity of water very fast and if it is not properly dried get spoiled by insects/fungi.
If you perform puja of your precious Rudraksha beads, simply wipe your beads with moist cloth and dry it immediately.
Do not apply Haldi or Kumkum or Sandal wood paste to your precious Rudraksha.
Apply thin coat of any natural perfume in oil form. Do not use synthetic perfumes for puja purpose.
Rudraksha beads have very minute natural fissures.
Do not wash your precious Rudraksha with hot water, this may widen these fissures to develop major cracks.
Monthly once wash your beads with luke warm water and soft soap with soft tooth brush.
Dry your beads immediately and if possible keep these in a strong Sunlight for few hours.
Keep such cleaned Rudraksha in any natural edible oil for at least one hour. Remove extra oil by using tissue paper.
If possible place your Rudraksha in a small silver container or any other container on camphor granules.
If you are not using your Rudraksha regularly, then keep them in a transparent container for its examination.
Please do not wrap them in plastic bags for a longer period. Keep your malas hanging in airy place.
You can protect your precious Rudraksha for many years if proper care is taken.
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