Rudraksha beads can help us achieve happiness, peace, and positivity in life – but unfortunately, fake Rudrakshas exist as well.
Many people fall prey to fake beads due to not understanding how to identify authentic ones. Some standard tests, such as the float test, milk changing color & copper coin tests, may often prove deceiving.
Water Test
Rudraksha seeds come from a tree known as Rudraksha and are believed to have spiritual and healing powers. Available in many shapes and sizes – up to 14 mukhis (faces). Rudraksha beads can be used for meditation, prayer, protection, and even in chanting “Om Namah Shivaya.”
Water tests are among the most widely used authentication tests for authenticating rudraksha beads but can lead to inaccurate results if conducted incorrectly. A fake rudraksha will sink quickly since its density is lower than water’s. In addition, oily or heavy beads, as well as wet ones, will fall. Beads stored in boxes for extended periods will float as their surface area expands by absorbing water into their pores.
Another method involves placing the rudraksha in boiling water for 15-20 minutes, if it doesn’t disintegrate or crack then it may be an original. This test is also known as “the boiling water method.” Additionally, placing it between two copper coins should give an indicator that it may be non-authentic if its design rotates or wobbles; otherwise, it would likely not be genuine.
Some have made claims in the past that genuine rudraksha will alter the color of milk when kept for some time in a glass; however, this claim is false, as even an object painted with mud can still cause its hue to change.
Nepa Rudraksha stands alone as a retailer that provides professional testing of every bead sold – this ensures customers purchase authentic beads at great value for their money and get the maximum benefit from every purchase made at this retailer. In addition, every IRL and X-ray report provided with any purchase makes Nepa Rudraksha one of the world’s most dependable sources. While an X-ray test provides accurate results for testing rudrakshas, its accuracy does not cover internal structures fully, so ideally, it would be wiser to consult an expert when conducting such an examination, which is necessary for full identification purposes.
X-Ray Test
Rudraksha are tiny beads originating from the Elaeocarpus evergreen broad-leaved tree (Elaeocarpus), used as prayer beads in Hinduism. People have worn them for millennia for good health and well-being, to ward off evil forces, to connect with the divine, and to connect with themselves. Most commonly found in Nepal, India & Himalayan footholds, they come in various forms with up to 14 mukhis (faces) that run from head to tail. Genuine ones are typically bigger with dark mukhis, while fake ones usually feature lighter ones. Real ones also float, unlike their counterfeit counterparts, which sink.
One can perform a simple test to assess the authenticity of a Rudraksha by dropping it in a glass of water; if it remains submerged, then it is authentic; however, this method may not always work due to some fake pieces having been artificially joined and their gap causing it to float above water levels.
An additional famous test involves gripping the rudraksha between two copper coins; real rudrakshas will rotate when gripped while fake ones won’t. While this test may appear foolproof, any round object with multiple protrusions may make any round object turn when placed between two copper coins. Another famous test involves submerging it in water; again, this test is not entirely reliable as genuine ones that haven’t fully matured may float, whereas fakes made out of wood/berries may sink as their density due to maturity increases during immersion.
Nepa Rudraksha offers customers an effective method for verifying rudrakshas: getting it X-rayed. Each rudraksha we sell comes complete with an X-ray report; it is the most reliable way of ascertaining whether or not you are purchasing an original bead and can detect artificially joined ones as well as identify which types of mukhis it contains.
CT Scan Test
There are many methods available for verifying if a Rudraksha is authentic, but the most accurate methods involve visiting a laboratory that offers X-ray and CT scan tests. These provide customers with a precise picture of how its beads connect without damage; additionally, it’s often possible for vendors to add foreign particles, such as glass, in order to increase its weight, which an X-ray test can detect.
Water tests cannot provide an accurate assessment as genuine Rudraksha may float due to air trapped within. This may have resulted from harvesting before full maturity or dehydration due to aging; adding lead into fake beads can make them appear buoyant in water, too! Another method for testing Rudrakshas is rotating them between two copper coins; however, this test lacks credibility as any bead with grooves on its surface can rotate freely in this condition.
X-ray and CT scan tests are both reliable methods to assess a Rudraksha’s authenticity; however, for optimal results, it is best to visit a renowned laboratory, as their various scientific techniques allow for verification. This will prevent you from purchasing fake beads while reaping all the benefits from this divine seed. Experts at these laboratories possess extensive knowledge about the properties and uses of Rudrakshas and are adept at distinguishing genuine ones from fake ones. Furthermore, these professionals will advise when wearing one in order to maximize its benefits. These experts will assist in choosing mukhis to match both your individual needs and planetary charts in order to help combat negative energies and achieve your life goals. They will ensure you receive the maximum electromagnetic force from worshiping a Rudraksha and provide a warranty that lasts six months to cover any potential damages that might occur during this timeframe.
Cut Test
Rudraksha is an essential meditation tool made up of natural seeds from Elaeocarpus ganitrus trees that are believed to remove negative energies from both body and mind. Furthermore, its power also extends to increasing self-confidence and self-esteem and improving one’s health. Unfortunately, unscrupulous elements take advantage of people’s trusting nature by selling low-quality seeds as genuine rudraksha.
Water, copper coin, and cutting tests can all help determine the originality of a rudraksha so as to ensure you make an informed decision when purchasing one. Boiling water tests: Place the rudraksha in boiling water for 15-20 minutes – if it remains undamaged after this timeframe, it is authentic; floating tests involve placing it into a glass of water; if it floats it indicates fakery; while cutting tests reveal divisions and compartments as well as mukhi lines; real rudrakshas should always have uniform mukhi colors across its surfaces – something water tests cannot do!
As another way of testing rudrakshas, try placing it between two copper coins and seeing if the rudraksha rotates when placed between them. However, this method may not always work; even when the rudraksha turns as intended, it could still be fake!
Finally, another way of testing rudraksha is by placing it in a glass of milk. If it is genuine, it should float freely in the liquid without decomposing after 2-3 days, while any counterfeit rudrakshas will sink quickly in it and eventually deteriorate over time.
Although some people use the water test, it’s important to remember that authentic rudraksha can float or sink depending on its composition and moisture levels. Furthermore, fake rudraksha often come equipped with faces carved onto them that resemble real ones; genuine heavy rudrakshas can even be coated with oil and covered with mud, which causes them to float; over time, when left in direct sunlight, real rudrakshas may eventually start flowing due to their dry nature and start swimming too.
