11 Mukhi Rudraksha (Nepal)

11 Mukhi Rudraksha is blessed by the 11 Rudras and also called Ekadash Rudra. It blesses the wearer with high level of awareness, divine consciousness, wisdom, right judgement, control over all the 11 senses (5 physical, 5 sensory and 1 heart), powerful vocabulary, adventurous life, fearlessness and success. Eleven rudras are said to reside in the 11 mouths of this rudraksha. The eleven rudras are Mahadeva, Shiva, Maha Rudra, Shankara, Neelalohitha, Eshana Rudra, Vijaya Rudra, Bheema Rudra, Devadeva, Bhavodbhava and Adityamaka Srirudra. The 11 Rudras that form the Ekadash Rudra manifest at the time of the destruction of the material universe to burn it down and destroy it (Kapali, Pingala, Bhima, Virupaksha, Vilohita, Shastha, Ajapada, Ahirbidhanya, Shambhu, Chanda and Bhava). Lord Hanuman is mentioned as an avatar of Shiva or Rudra in Sanskrit texts like Mahabaghvata purana, Skanda Purana etc. It is believed that Panchamukhi Hanuman is the 11th rudra of Lord Shiva. The wearer is expected to get the benefit of performing thousands of ashwamedha yagnas (sacrificing horses) and donating hundred thousand cows to brahmins. It protects the wearer from accidents and untimely death. It is a very much sought after bead for meditation and sadhanas. It is believed that the wearer attains salvation by wearing this rudraksha.

General Benefits
It gives powerful vocabulary, fearlessness, self-confidence and success in the profession of the wearer.
For those preparing for competitive examinations, it increases their concentration, creativity and memory levels.
Helps people who practice meditation and yoga.

Health benefits
Medical condition like asthama and other respiratory disorders are alleviated by the 11 mukhi rudraksha beads.
It is also helps curing bronchitis and hay fever.
It regulates the functioning of the thyroid gland and improves immunity.
Overall, it is good for keeping good respiratory health.

Vedic Astrological view
It is believed that 11 Mukhi rudraksha reduces the malefic effects of all the planets.

Presiding Deity
11 Rudras

Ruling Planet
All planets

Mantras
Beej Mantra : Om Hreem Hoom Namah (As per Shiva Puran)

Chakra
It helps in removing blockages in the Visuddhi Chakra (Throat Chakra). This chakra corresponds to the laryngeal plexus and is associated with both hearing and listening.
Ancient scripts advised to wear this bead on the shikha (forehead), although it can be worn over the neck.