Panchmukhi Rudraksha Chikna beads Japa mala is prepared from fine quality hard and smooth beads of five mukhi from Indonesia with traditional knots between the beads and a central sumeru with tassel. It is the most popular choice for a Japa mala and it suitable for chanting mantras of all Gods and Goddess. Five mukhi is embodiment of Rudra Kalagni form of Lord Shiva who symbolises transformation and regeneration. It is ruled by planet Jupiter and hence also called Guru mala. This highly auspicious mala is for those who wish to align to their higher selves meaning Upa Guru. This mala is strung as per RRCT (Rudraksha Ratna Chakra Therapy) where each bead is meticulously oriented in clockwise direction with the combined charge emanating from the sumeru bead to achieve the full potency of the mala. Japa malas are usually made of 108+1 beads where 108 represent the universe and spiritual completeness, while the +1 Guru bead honours the spiritual guide.