Rudraksha

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A rudraksha (IAST: rudrākṣa) are the dried stones or seeds of the genus Elaeocarpus specifically, Elaeocarpus ganitrus. These seeds are used as prayer beads for Hindus (especially Shaivas) and Buddhists.

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