How to test the genuinely of the beads ?How do we choose a good Rudraksha ?
Tests like floating and sinking of beads to test originality are not correct tests as even an unripe or dry but genuine rudraksha may float. And a non-genuine bead may sink. Copper coin tests etc do not give conclusive results, as nowadays fake rudraksha are made by tampering original rudraksha beads So the client needs to be aware about the ways In which a rudraksha is faked and use simple procedures like observing the mukh lines by magnifying glass, soaking in warm water to observe tampered mukh lines if any etc Best way is to procure from reliable source. Many get confused with the shape and size. One should not seriously worry about it. Just see that the Mukhi is well defined and that there are no cracks near the central hole and bead is healthy and not eaten By insects etc.
