How to Wear 4 Mukhi Rudraksha?
The essence of the 4 mukhi rudraksha can be activated by performing a puja. It is a must before wearing the rudraksha bead. The puja is simple and can be performed at home, with a help of a few readily available items. Performing the puja has hygienic and therapeutic benefits. The rituals are mentioned in the Vedic puranas. Over the years, the rituals have become simpler but they are equally effective in energising the 4 mukhi rudraksha.
There are 2 types of poojas that can be used for energising the 4 mukhi rudraksha. They are:
The 1 st pooja ritual is given below:
 Before starting, take some Gangajal or Panchamrut and clean the Rudraksha /mala with it
 Next, apply sandalwood paste on the 4 mukhi rudraksha
 Light agarbatti or kapur and wave it around the rudraksha to purify it
 Offer flowers to the rudraksha, preferably white in colour
 Touch it to a shivling or photo of Lord Shiva while chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' 11 times.
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The 2 nd type of puja can be performed as follows:
 You will need Panchagavya/ Panchamrit and Gangajal in an achmani, along with offerings like peepal leaves, gangajal, dhoop and coconut to perform the puja
 Sit facing east
 Wash the rudraksha in plain water mixed with Gangajal
 Place it on a copper plate with 9 peepal leaves.
 Apply sandalwood paste to the rudraksha and offer flowers
Chant: AUM Namaha Shivay, Aum Hreem Namaha’ 108 times.