How to Wear 5 Mukhi Rudraksha?
Before wearing the 5 mukhi rudraksha, it is important to be aware of the correct process. This energises the rudraksha and provides faster results for the wearer. According to Rudraksha experts, it is important to perform a vidhi before wearing a rudraksha. This is a simple ritual, which can be performed at home on any auspicious day. The vidhi or puja is based on the teachings of the puranas. It is best to perform the puja early in the morning, in a prayerful atmosphere.
The pooja for activating the 5 mukhi rudraksha can be performed in 2 ways.
They are:
 Perform an abhishek of the Rudraksha with Gangajal or Panchamrut
 Gently apply sandalwood paste on the 5mukhi rudraksha
 With agarbatti or kapur, purify the rudraksha
 Offer white flowers to the rudraksha
 As the final step, gently touch the rudraksha to a shivling or photo of Lord Shvia, chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' 11 times.
To perform the 2 nd type of puja, you will need:
Panchagavya/Panchamrit and Gangajal in an achmani, along with puja material such as peepal leaves, gangajal, kapur and coconut.
 Sit facing north as it is auspicious
 Add a few drops of Gangajal to a bowl of water and clean the rudraksha
 Place 9 peepal leaves on a copper plate.
 Offer white flowers and apply sandalwood paste to the rudraksha
Chant ‘AUM Namaha Shivay, Aum Hreem Namaha’ 108 times.