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1-Mukhi Rudraksha
The Supreme Divine Connection Lord Shiva, is symbolised by a single Mukhi Rudraksha. The shape resembles either a cashew nut or a half moon. Ek Mukhi seed with such a perfectly spherical form does not exist in nature, and its future availability is doubtful. Beads with one naturally formed face but four or five internal seeds are prevalent among the 1 Mukhi round beads from Nepal.

1-Mukhi Rudraksha, Lord Shiva & Vedas
There is much debate about Lord Shiva's birthplace since no evidence has led to a conclusive judgement as to who gave birth to Shiva. Vedas describe him as, Aadidev or Adiyogi. According to the Puranas, Shiva has no biological origin since he is the god of Unmanifested Identity. However, Vedic references imply that Brahma and Vishnu were Shiva's biological parents. Brahma and Vishnu once went out to locate the cosmic pillar. Brahma, in the form of a goose, and Vishnu, in the form of a pig, set off on a trip that would transcend aeons and lead them to the discovery of Lord Shiva, leading them to the conclusion that Shiva alone is the source of all cosmic motion.

Lord Shiva's Reincarnations
Lord Shiva takes in several forms or avatars, such as Virabhadra, who is revered for putting an end to King Daksha and Kaal Bhairav, who is revered for guarding Shakti Pitha. Most people recognise Lord Shiva as Lord Hanuman, the form he took during the Treta Yuga to help Lord Vishnu when he was disguised as Rama Avatar.

Neelkantha, The Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva's Neelkanth neck is dark blue since he drank the poisonous Hala Hal. He took this action to prevent a horrific catastrophe from befalling the universe. Hala Hal was among the many priceless artefacts churned from the milky sea during the Devas' and Ashuras' churning of Ksheer Sagar. Because of the poison's extreme power, fires erupted from the chalice, burning out everyone who came too near to it. The unexpected chaos shook up all the Pagan Deities and Ashuras present. Lord Shiva was the only Supreme Almighty Being who could endure the poisons; thus, he was called upon for rescue by the Gods and Asuras. Lord Shiva saved not just the Gods and Ashuras but the entire universe by drinking every drop of poison. The Vedas call him NEELKANTH ever since the skin around his neck became a deep blue due to Hala Hal.

Significance of 1-Mukhi Rudraksha
The Rudraksha with a Ek Mukhi is held in the highest esteem. It represents the connection between human and divine levels of awareness or between earth and heaven. It is a manifestation of Parama Shiva breaking the cycle of life & death. It offers both spiritual & monetary rewards The Ek Mukhi Parama Shiva Tattva permits its wearer to experience the pleasures of this world without being enslaved by them.