According to the old mythological epic “Shiv Purana”, Rudraksha was the favorite tree of Lord Shiva and it grew in Gauda land (present day Gangetic plains to foothills of Himalayas).
Rudraksha is a large, evergreen broad-leaved tree found in tropical and sub-tropical areas at the altitudes ranging from seacoast to 2,000 meters above the sea level. The tree is a perennial i.e.grows throughout the year.
The Tree of Rudraksha is about 50-200 fee thigh. It may be 14.60 meters to 29.20 meters tall depending on the area and the climate. The diameter of trunk is upto 1.22 meter.
The Rudraksha tree inhabits areas starting from Manila, Philippines and passing through Myanmar to entire North-East India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. However, in present era, the Rudraksha tree is localized only in Eastern Nepal due to suitable climatic conditions.
Around 70% of the Rudraksha trees are found inIndonesia, 25% in Nepal and 5% in India. Considered a major stress reliever,reducing circulatory problems and of course as the best beads, the berry(ElaeocarpusGanitrus) was first spotted in Indonesia and is now grown in Nepal and Hardware.
Around 70% of the Rudraksha trees are found inIndonesia, 25% in Nepal and 5% in India. Considered a major stress reliever,reducing circulatory problems and of course as the best beads, the berry(ElaeocarpusGanitrus) was first spotted in Indonesia and is now grown in Nepal and Hardware.
