Nine mukhi Rudraksha is a rare bead and is found in rare numbers. Basically this Rudraksha is oval in shape. This Rudraksha is blessed by Goddess Durga, the Goddess known as Shakti i.e. Power. In Hindu mythology it is believed that She had nine incarnations or She took birth on earth nine times in different forms to protect and save the lives of Her followers.These nine incarnations or Goddesses are -- Shailputri, Brahmacharni, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayni, Kalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri. These all incarnations or goddess are worshiped each day by their followers in Navratri.As per scriptures and PuranasAs per Shrimad Devibhagwat and Padma puran, Lord Bhairav blesses this Rudraksha.Its ruling planet is Ketu, which is a shadow planet like Rahu. 9 Mukhi is beneficial to sublimate the ill effects of Ketu. Ketu inflicts the diseases of lung, fever, eye-pain, bowel pain, skin disease, body pain etc. Wearing 9 mukhi rudraksha keeps a check on the malefic effects of planet ketu and prevents the wearer from any body and health related problems. It is ideal to be worn on left hand or right arm.9 Mukhi also helps in removing the Kaal Sarp Yoga effect. Other Details:------------------------------------- Symbol of : Goddess Durga , Ruling Planet : Ketu , Ruling God : Nav Durga. Day of wearing : Monday Recommended for : Body pain/Backache Influence on body organ : Hypothalamus, Limbic system Properties : It condones all the sins committed by a person and makes one's conscience purified through fire. People's experience : It makes a person fearless and stress free, and also make the person self confident. Mantras "Om Hreem Namah" (Shiva Puran) , "Om Hun Namah" (Mantra Maharnava) "Om Sum" (Padma Puran) , "Om Hreem Veing Yun" "Raim Liam" , "Mahamrityunjai Mantra" (Brahajjalopanishad) "OM. Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat" , "Om Namah Shivaya" Way of Wearing Taking one bead of nine faced Rudraksha, get it capped in GOLD or silver and string in red thread. It should be worn chanting the mantra. Benefits:-It protects the wearer from untimely death and removes the fear and tension from the mind. Who should wear? Worn by all those persons having fear of any kind and including fear of death. Also worn by housewives who remain tensed due to family problems and tension related to husband and children.