The mala that begins most journeys. 108+1 authentic five-mukhi rudraksha beads from the hills of Nepal, hand-knotted by artisans — worn for calm, carried for practice.
108+1 beads, 7–8mm · Nepal origin · Hand-knotted cotton cord · Maroon tassel
Lab-certified with QR-verified batch report. Energised with intention, not marketing.
The story: a seed from the Himalayas
The rudraksha bead is not a stone but a seed: the dried fruit-pit of the Elaeocarpus tree that grows in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal and parts of India and Southeast Asia. For centuries, people have strung these seeds into malas of 108 beads plus one larger bead, used for japa, a meditative practice of counting one bead at a time. The natural lines that divide each bead, called mukhis, give each type its own character and association.
Why five mukhi?
The five-faced rudraksha is the most naturally abundant and the most widely worn. Tradition associates it with clarity, calm and general wellbeing, and it is considered suitable for everyone, at any stage of practice. If you're beginning, this is the natural place to start.
How to recognise the real thing
An authentic rudraksha has a knobby, tubercled surface — like a tiny walnut shell — with deep natural furrows running from crown to base. Five furrows means five mukhi. Fakes are often smooth, unnaturally uniform, or carved from wood. You shouldn't have to squint and guess: every Salico mala ships with a lab certificate carrying a QR code that links to its batch test report, so you can verify independently of us.
Features
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Beads: 108+1 five-mukhi rudraksha, 7–8mm, Nepal origin
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Knotting: hand-knotted between beads on natural cotton cord — traditional, and it protects beads from rubbing
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Head bead & tassel: one larger 109th bead with deep maroon cotton tassel
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Certification: accredited-lab batch testing, QR-verified report in every box
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Energisation: prepared with care and intention — never charged as an extra, never sold with promised outcomes
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In the box: mala, certificate, care guide, cotton pouch
Which mukhi is for me?
| Bead |
Tradition associates with |
Best for |
| 5 Mukhi (this mala) |
Calm, clarity, wellbeing |
Everyone — the universal first rudraksha |
| 6 Mukhi |
Focus, discipline, learning |
Students and builders of craft |
| 7 Mukhi |
Abundance |
Those building livelihood or business |
Wearing & care
Wear it around the neck or wrapped at the wrist; for japa, move one bead per count, starting beside the larger head bead. Keep it dry — remove before bathing or swimming. Wipe occasionally with a soft dry cloth; a drop of natural oil once a season keeps the beads nourished. Store it in its cotton pouch when not in use.
Questions, answered honestly
Will it bring me specific results? We won't promise that — no one honestly can. Tradition associates the five mukhi with calm and clarity; what it reliably brings is a daily anchor for your own practice.
Who can wear it? Anyone. The five mukhi is traditionally considered suitable for all.
Is it really from Nepal? Yes — origin is stated on the certificate, and the batch report is verifiable via QR.
What if a bead cracks or the cord wears? Our Care & Sizing Kit covers re-threading at home, and our support is a WhatsApp message away.
Product images are representative; certified product photography is on its way.
