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Gauri-Shankar Rudraksha

गौरीशङ्कर रुद्राक्ष

Deity · Planet · Beej Mantra

Presiding deity

Lord Shiva + Goddess Parvati (Gauri) in eternal embrace

Ruling planet

Moon (Chandra)

Origin

Nepal (rare natural joined pair)

Beej Mantra

ॐ गौरीशङ्कराय नमः

Om Gaurishankaraya Namah

Significance

Two naturally-joined rudraksha beads symbolizing the inseparable union of Shiva and Parvati. Most auspicious for married couples. Considered the king of all rudrakshas for grihastha (householder) life.

Benefits

Marital harmony + lasting love
Childbirth + fertility blessings
Family peace + happiness
Healing rifts between couples
Strengthens emotional bonds

Recommended for

Married couples, those seeking childbirth, those reconciling after marital discord

Not recommended for

No specific contraindications

Wearing day

Monday (Somvar) — Shiva day

Wearing hand / form

Husband wears around neck; wife places one in puja altar; or both wear as pendants

Energising ritual (prana pratishtha)

Couple energises together. Soak in milk + Ganga jal. Chant 108 times on Monday morning.

Story of origin

When Parvati performed severe tapasya to win Shiva, the celestial trees rejoiced — some rudraksha fruits naturally grew as joined twin beads, symbolizing the inseparable cosmic couple. Considered Ardhanarishvara incarnate in bead form.

Plan a related sadhana

Book a rudraksha-related puja at a verified temple, or consult an astrologer for personalised mukhi recommendation based on your chart. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and Sanskrit mantras.