12 Mukhi Rudraksha

• Other Names: Dwadash Mukhi Rudraksha, Surya Rudraksha, Twelve Faced Rudraksha
• Ruling Deity: Lord Surya and Lord Vishnu
• Ruling Planet: Surya (Sun)
• Beej Mantra: Om Namah Shivaya
• Chakra: Manipura Chakra
• Favorable Day: Sunday, Sankranti, Ratha Saptami
• Worn on: Neck, Chest or right wrist
• Associated Nakshatra: Kritika, Uttaraphalguni and Uttarashadha

Spiritual Benefits

• This Rudraksha helps to increase devotion, spiritual radiance and clarity.
• It helps the person to be more disciplined, trustworthy and focused in spiritual practices.
• Helps to increase the Tejas or inner brilliance.

Emotional Benefits

• It provides the quality of leadership and control over people and removes emotions like fear and hesitation.
• It helps to bring positivity and motivation.
• It helps to strengthen inner authority and makes the person less dependent on external validation.

Mental & Physical Health Benefits

• As per the Atharvaveda, the Sun removes weakness of the heart and cures skin disorders, so it is believed that this Rudraksha helps a wearer to heal himself/herself.
• It boosts the qualities of a leader and is really beneficial for Public figures to gain fame and name.
• It is believed that this Rudraksha can increase vitality and makes a wearer physically more active.

• Wear on Sunday, Sankranti, Ratha Saptami, or on  Maha Shivratri, preferably during the morning hours.
• Cleanse the Rudraksha with pure water before wearing.
• Offer prayers to Lord Shiva and chant "Om Namah Shivaya" 108 times.
• Wear with devotion, faith, and respect.
• Avoid sharing your Rudraksha with others.