About Rudraksha:
Rudraksha beads are the seeds of the Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree, which grows in the Himalayan foothills and Southeast Asia. The name means "tears of Rudra." According to Hindu tradition, Lord Shiva awoke from a long, deep meditation, and the tears that fell from his eyes grew into the very first rudraksha tree. These sacred seeds have been worn and used in prayer for centuries, and they're valued for supporting concentration, spiritual awareness, and protection.