Rudraksha plants nurseries in India and Nepal mostly in Himalayan regions. How to identify the original rudraksh, plant buy contact number given here.
Rudraksha plants grow in India, Nepal and other countries, they can grow in most climates, air layering grows fastest in 3-4 years, buy rudraksha plants from trusted nurseries near you as people are also selling duplicate rudrakshas. To help you identify the original rudraksha before buying some important points given.
Quick notes – Nepal and India largest original rudraksha producing countries. Available at Dingla, Kathmandu, Arun Valley in Nepal, Kulu and Rameswaram of India.
From where to buy rudraksha original plants
According to rudraksh businessman and farmer Sushant, Dingla is the place where original rudrakhs are found. They are considered the best quality rudrakhs in the world.
Sushant is an established businessman who has sold rudrakhs to Nepali PM and some big entities. He runs a rudraksh farm in Nepal from where you can buy original rudraksh.
To buy rudraksha plants you can contact Sushant singh pradhan at +977 9861153514.
How to identify rudraksha plants?
See the bottom of the stem if graft appears it means it’s a grafting method plant. If the bottom stem is thick then it’s a seed plant and if the stem is normal looking then it’s an air layering plant.
How to check rudraksh original or not?
- Put the rudrakhs in water if it sinks its original and if it floats its fake.
- Put some mustard oil on rudraksh if it doesn’t release any colour means it is original and if it releases colour means it is fake.
- While scraping rudraksh with a sharp object and fiber comes out it means it’s real if no fiber comes out then it’s fake.
Nepali rudraksha Dingla
Dingla is known as the Rudraksh capital of the world. This place is the world’s largest rudraksh producing region located in Nepal.
There are different types of rudraksh: 3 mukhi, 2 mukhi, 4 mukhi, 5 mukhi, 6 mukhi, 7 mukhi, 8 mukhi, 9 mukhi, 10 mukhi and 11 mukhi are some Rudraksh types.
The size of good healthy rudraksha rudraksha fruit with a cover would be 55 mm or more. After removing the cover a good rudraksh beads size could be 42 mm to 45 mm.
Dingla region is known for rudrakhs cultivation. Rare and unique types of rudrakhs are grown in this region. Buying rudraksha in Nepal is easy as they are available in most cities and shops, just visit the shop and ask for the same.
Rudraksh is found in many places of Nepal: Dingla, pokhra, kathmandu, bhojpur and sankla sabha all known for producing Rudraksh. Among these Dingla is the place where you can find the rarest and unique type of rudraksh beads.
Rudraksha growing zone plant price uses and types
Some important questions covering rudraksh growing places, plant price, use case and planting types given below in question and answer form:
Where does Rudraksha grow?
Rudraksh is a demanding but less available plant in the world. In India it is available in some states. In North India it is available in the states near Himalaya. It is available in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kashmir, etc. In South India it is available in Maysore, Karnataka, Kerala.
It is a temperature tolerant tree and grows in cold as well as humid temperatures.
It is already growing in cold regions of Himalayan belt but people started growing it in the 45°C temperature of Indore, located in central India. Mainly 5 mukhi rudraksh are planted.
What is the price of a Rudrakhsa plant in India?
Rudraksha plant price is around Rs 100 to Rs 150 per plant. If you are curious to know more about this plant then read STN previous post sharing in-depth info on rudraksha tree.
What is Rudrakhsa plant used for?
The plant is used in religious activities and places like temples, gurdwara etc. Saints often use rudraksha mala as a japa mala. Now this is also used in the fashion industry due to its huge popularity. People like to wear rudraksha bracelets.
Planting types
Air layering plants – Fastest growing plants, grows in 3-4 years.
Grafting – Grows in 5 years.
Seed germination plants – Grows in 6-7 years.
Rudraksh cultivation
The cultivation is done mainly in the foothills of Himalayas. Rudraksh farming in India and Nepal is done majorly.
You can find the most popular rudraksha varieties in the regions of Kathmandu around Arun Valley in Nepal. They are also found in the Kulu and Rameswaram of India. Kullu is located in Himachal Pradesh state and Rameswaram is in south.
Several natural occurring rudraksh trees in the Alpine forest of Dhauladhar and lower Shivalik ranges of the Himalayas.
Rudraksha tree
- Starts bearing drupes – in 3-4 years from germination.
- Yields – 1000 to 2000 fruits annually.
- Fruits called – Rudraksha fruits.
- Common names – Amritphala.
- Uses – mainly used by devotees and astrologists.
Conclusion – Rudraksha is a high demand bread that is popular among saints, religious people, astrologists and the fashion industry. You can buy original Rudraksha from Nepal and India, the contact number and location details given here.