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Rudraksha Calculator

A Rudraksha Calculator helps calculate rudraksha calculator using Vedic astrology, panchang, calendar, muhurat, Vastu or naming inputs. It gives an instant browser-based result with a transparent method and source notes. Use it for planning and learning, then verify important ritual or marriage decisions with a qualified practitioner.

Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required

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Quick reference

Ruling planetRudraksha
Sun1 or 12 Mukhi
Moon2 Mukhi
Mars3 Mukhi
Mercury4 Mukhi
Jupiter5 Mukhi
Venus6 or 13 Mukhi
Saturn7 or 14 Mukhi

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For ceremonies, marriage matching and legal decisions, verify with a qualified practitioner and your regional panchang.

Interpretation guide

MukhiTraditional association
5 Mukhi (universal)Kalagni Rudra — safe for everyone, daily wear
7 MukhiSaptashakti / Mahalakshmi — Saturn support, prosperity
2 MukhiArdhanarishvara — harmony, relationships
3 MukhiAgni — confidence, past-karma cleansing

Formula & methodology

Formula: Recommended mukhi = rudraksha of the planet ruling your Moon sign (rashi lord)

  1. Enter birth date, time and place.
  2. Your sidereal Moon sign and its ruling planet are computed.
  3. The mukhi traditionally paired with that planet is recommended, with the 5-mukhi noted as the safe universal bead.

Worked example — 1 Jan 1990, 06:00, Delhi: Moon in Kumbha is ruled by Saturn, so the recommendation is 7 Mukhi (Saptashakti); a 5-mukhi remains suitable as an everyday alternative.

Authoritative source: Hindu astrology reference

Frequently asked questions

Which rudraksha should I wear?
The classical shortcut pairs the bead with your Moon-sign lord: Saturn-ruled signs (Makara/Kumbha) wear 7 or 14 mukhi, Mars-ruled (Mesha/Vrishchika) wear 3 mukhi, and so on. The 5-mukhi suits everyone.
Is the 5-mukhi really safe for all?
Yes — it represents Kalagni Rudra and is the one bead all traditions allow without chart analysis, including for daily wear during normal activities.
How should a rudraksha be energised?
Traditionally on a Monday: wash with clean water (some use raw milk briefly), apply sandal paste, incense, and chant the bead’s bija mantra or Om Namah Shivaya 108 times before first wearing.
Any rules while wearing rudraksha?
Common observances: remove before sleep (optional for 5-mukhi), avoid wearing to funerals, keep the bead clean and slightly oiled (coconut oil) so it doesn’t dry and crack.
Real vs fake rudraksha — how to tell?
Genuine beads have naturally etched mukhi lines running pole to pole, sink in water when mature (not a perfect test), and show fibrous detail under magnification. X-ray reveals internal compartments matching the mukhi count — buy lab-certified for higher mukhis.

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