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Orginal Nepali Rudraksha

How to Identify Original Rudraksha 

The biggest question while buying a Rudraksha is:
"Is it real or fake?"
Due to the rising demand for Rudraksha, many artificial, chemically treated, or modified beads are available in the market. Often they look very similar to genuine beads, making it difficult for a normal buyer to identify authenticity.
In this guide, we explain simple and practical methods so anyone can make a correct decision before purchasing.
Why are fake Rudraksha common in the market?
Rudraksha grows naturally on trees and higher mukhi beads occur in limited quantity. The rarer the bead → the higher the price.
Because of this, some sellers:
Mold artificial beads
Glue two beads together
Carve fake mukhi lines
Apply chemical polishing
Therefore appearance alone is never a reliable proof.
The biggest myth The water test
Many people say:
“If it sinks in water, it is real.”
This is incorrect ❌ A fake bead can sink and a genuine bead may sometimes float. So the water test is not a reliable method.
7 Reliable Ways to Identify Original Rudraksha
1) Mukhi Lines - Each bead has natural lines running from top to bottom. Broken or incomplete lines indicate doubt.
2) Natural Inner Structure - A real bead has natural internal formation visible after drilling.
3) Surface Texture - Genuine Rudraksha feels natural and rough; very smooth surface may indicate polishing.
4) Joint Check - In Gauri Shankar or Savar beads, no glue marks should be visible.
5) Shape Uniformity - Perfect machine-like round shape is usually suspicious.
6) Hot Needle Test (Not Recommended) - This damages the bead and should never be used.
7) X-Ray Test (Most Reliable) – Shows natural internal compartments and is considered final proof.
What is an X-Ray Certificate?
The number of internal compartments equals the number of mukhis. X-ray confirms natural formation, no artificial carving, and internal integrity.
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Nepali vs Indian vs Indonesian Rudraksha
Nepali → Larger with deeper lines
Indonesian → Smaller and smoother
Indian → Medium structure
Authenticity depends on formation, not country.
Why price alone cannot prove authenticity
Expensive ≠ always genuine
Cheap ≠ always fake
Always rely on structure and verification.
What to ask before buying
Are mukhi natural?
What is the origin?
Is it untreated?
Is X-ray available?
Is there a return policy?
Unclear answers → be cautious
Final Checklist
✔ Natural lines
✔ Rough texture
✔ No joint marks
✔ Trusted seller
✔ Certification / X-ray
Our Verification Approach (Aakuraa)
Each Rudraksha is carefully examined, and X-ray option is available for higher value beads so the buyer can verify personally.
Note: Rudraksha is a matter of spiritual belief. Experiences may vary depending on individual faith and practice.
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