Generally the virtues and importance of Rudraksha is estimated by its facets. According to mythology one faced Rudraksha is the symbol of Godhood, Supreme Truth, Attainmentt of Eternity. Two face Rudraksha symbolizes Grace of Ardhanarishvara (Bi sexual God) Lord Shiva & Parvati Mata. It is worn for happiness and peace in the house and for the success in marital life. When the three faced Rudraksha (Grace of Agni) is worn, the wisdom of the wearer is increased. Similarly Four faced Rudraksha (Grace of Brahma) should be worn to get rid of mental diseases, worries, tension etc. Five faced Rudraksha (Destruction of homicide sin) is useful in cardiac diseases and for heart trouble. Six faced Rudraksha (Attainment of Chitta-Suddhi and Jnana) is worn to destroy sins. Seven faced Rudraksha (Saptamala) is beneficial in getting good health and wealth. Eight faced Rudraksha (Grace of Ashta Vasus or Ganga and becoming truthful) destroys obstacles and nine faced Rudraksha (Grace of Nava Saktis or Nine powers) gives earthly pleasure and salvation. Ten faced Rudraksha (Attainment of Peace) is useful to pacify nine planets. Eleven faced Rudraksha (Increases of all kinds of wealth) gives worldly pleasure. So he who wants worldly pleasure should wear it. Twelve faced Rudraksha (Attainment of Moksha) is the most important to the persons in high offices Intellectuals. Scientists, doctors, vaidyas who are engaged in chemical and medical researches should wear thirteen faced Rudraksha (Attainment of fulfilling desires and grace of Cupid). Fourteen faced Rudraksha cures all kinds of diseases. Being cured, the wearer enjoys the life like the god Indra.

One Faced Rudraksha:
One faced Rudraksha is itself Lord Shankar and it is the main among all Rudrakshas of all faces. It is ruled by the Sun. This Rudraksha enlightensthe super consciousness - "God". God is only one - He is the Truth and consciousness. "EKa meva Dviteeya sadroop". One faced Rudraksha is the symbol of the supreme God it is accepted by all.

It brings power of Dharana to the wearer. Dharana means the power to concentrate the mind on an object. The wearer of one faced Rudraksha gets his mental structure changed and he beings to feel renunciation from the worldly affairs and naturally inclines towards GOD. His mind begins to concentrate on - Supreme Element. "Partattva Dharana cha jayate Tatprakashnam". Thus the seekers of Aatma Tattva must wear one faced Rudraksha.

According to the mythological books peace and pleasure abide in the house where one faced Rudraksha is worshipped. There is no fear of untimely death. Its wearer himself is fortunate by himself. One who gets it and worships it obtains not only all the worldly pleasures during his life - span but also remains unaffected by them. It is an ideal thing for the doctors. It helps them to diagnose the disease and gives them success in surgery too.

This is the best in all faced Rudrakshas. One faced Rudraksha is found in two shapes round and the half moon shaped. Round Rudraksha is found in Nepal while the half moon shaped is found in Rameshwaram. From the point of view of importance there is no difference between them. Therefore, it must be real and pure in whatever shape it may be. The cost of round one faced Rudraksha is many times fold as compared to the the half moon shaped Rudraksha but it is a very rare item and often faked . So more and more people are turning to half moon shaped variety for its genuinely . 

Rituals for wearing :- One faced Rudraksha should be capped with gold or silver and should be worn round the neck or be placed at the worshipping place, chanting "Om Namah Shivaya, Om Hreem Namah". The man should wear it on Monday. Getting up in the morning the devotee should salute the one faced Rudraksha first, pronouncing special Mantra. Such a devotee remains unaffected by misfortune and enjoys many pleasures.

Note :- There are many notions about One faced Rudraksha such as it is hardly available or there grow two or three pieces of Rudraksha. One of them disappears in the sky, the second one is given to the king of Nepal and the third one faced Rudraksha is mixed up with the prasaad of the Pashupati temple in Nepal. These are only hearsays. It does not happen so. One faced Rudraksha is found less than the other Rudrakshas.

Two Faced Rudraksha:
Two Faced Rudraksha has natural two lines or faces. It is oval in shape and is available in two varieties - Nepal and Haridwar (India) . Its ruling planet is Moon. 

It is the symbol of ArdhaNareeshwara, a joint image of the Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati (Shakti). In this image we see both in one body. It

It brings unity like the family unity in form, speech and Meaning.

Being capable of getting riches and virtuous off springs by wearing two faced Rudraksha, it's wearer becomes capable of leading peaceful and sacred family life.

Its wearer's family finds the reverence and faith continuously increasing among them. Removing the differences of opinions between the Teacher & the pupil, the father and the son, the husband and the wife, and friends, it establishes unity between them.

Rituals for wearing :- Taking three beads of the two faced Rudraksha and fastening them with red thread and touching it with the idols of Lord Shiva & goddess Parvati and chanting "Shree Gauri Shankaraya Namah", 'Om Namah'. It should be worn around the neck on Monday.

Three Faced Rudraksha:
Three faced Rudraksha has three natural lines. Its ruling planet is Mars. It is the symbol of god Agni (fire). The Agni (fire) purifies every thing in the same way, the wearer of three faced Rudraksha gets rid of the sins that he had done in his past life and returns to the purely true life. It is the best for those who have fallen prey to inferiority complex or fear stricken and suffer from self hatred or mental strain.

In a short time after wearing it, the wearer feels its influence by attaining success in his efforts, favorable means, learning and knowledge. Its another best virtue which is also accepted by Modern physicists and allopathic doctors is that it makes the wearer free from chronic fever. It contains the Trinity of gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh), the trinity of Gunaas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) and three spheres [Sky, Earth and Paatal (underground)] with their divine powers. For its divine powers this bead is the most sacred, powerful and the best.

Rituals for Wearing :- Taking three beads of the three faced Rudraksha, wash them with the Ganges water and unboiled milk, Chanting the mantra- " O Kleem Namah, Om Namah Shivaya " wear them in the neck.

Four Faced Rudraksha:
Four faced Rudraksha has four linings from head to bottom at equal distance. Its ruling planet is Mercury. The power of Brahma exists in its whole effectiveness and Divinity. Being influenced by the creative wisdom of the four headed Lord Brahma, it gives the wearer the creative power and provides him learning and knowledge. The dull mined students must wear it. And it is beneficial to scientists, researchers, intellectuals,

artists, writers and journalists. It increases wit and intelligence. If the three beads of four faced Rudraksha are fastened in the right hand no body can be stand to face to the wearer.

Rituals for Wearing :- Taking three beads of four faced Rudraksha fasten them in a red thread, wash it with the Gangawater and unboiled milk, paint it with the sandal wood and wear it on Monday chanting "Om Hreem Namah".

Five Faced Rudraksha:
Its ruling planet is Jupiter. It is the form of Rudra named Kaalagni. The wealth, in the form of learning that man gains in the world, should be apparent and permanent only then it is meaningful. Five faced Rudraksha is useful for this purpose . In the long run we lose our power to maintain the learning that we have gained and at last it vanishes. We forget the acquired learning or cannot remember it clearly. We can recover our

memory and recollect or remember the lost learning only after wearing the five faced Rudraksha. Agni (fire) purifies the metals and similarly Five faced Rudraksha rectifies all the vices and faults of Jeeva and makes him pure and Jeeva gains the form of Pashupati i.e. the Lord of all creatures after becoming free from the animal instincts. By wearing its mala the wearer's mind remains peaceful. There is no suspicion about the fact that the wearer of Five faced Rudraksha mala never gets untimely death. A mala of five faced Rudraksha is also worn. It keeps the blood pressure normal and the fear of untimely death disappears. If three beads of Five faced Rudraksha are dipped overnight in water in a glass and the water drank early in the morning on empty stomach, then the person gets free from blood pressure and related illnesses. 

Rituals for Wearing :- Taking three beads of Five face Rudraksha equal to the size of Amla and string in red thread. It should be worn after touching it to Shivalinga. At the time of wearing it, the man should keep on chanting "Om Namah Shivaya", "Om Hreem Namah".

Six Faced Rudraksha:
Its ruling planet is Venus. Six faced Rudraksha is the center of the power of Lord Shiva's second son, Kumar Kaartikeya. It gives learning, wisdom and knowledge and increases will power . Moreover, it saves us from the worldly sorrows. A combination of four face Rudraksha and Six face Rudraksha increases the mental power of the Wearer amazingly. It is very good for company managers, businessmen, Journalists and editors etc. Also Six mukhi Rudraksha governs Genital organs . 

Rituals for Wearing :- Taking three beads of Six faced Rudraksha and stringing them into a red thread and meditating upon Swami Kaartikeya, it should be worn chanting "Swami Kaartikeya Namah", "Om Hreem Hum Namah". It is ideal to be worn on arms . 

Seven Faced Rudraksha:
Its ruling planet is Saturn. Seven faced Rudraksha is the symbol of Anang Shiva. Seven faced Rudraksha is saptmatradhi Daivat, saptashyadevat and saptmuni Daivat. It represents Goddess MahaLaxmi . Good health and wealth is blessed to him who wears Seven Faced Rudraksha. Those who are suffering from miseries pertaining to body, finance and mental set-up should wear it. By wearing seven face

Rudraksha man can progress in business and service and spend his life happily.

Rituals for Wearing :- Take two beads of Seven faced Rudraksha strung in a red thread and wear it chanting "Om Mahalakshmi Namah", "Om Hum Namah". It can also be kept in safe (lockers & cash box), after chanting these mantras.

Eight Faced Rudraksha:
Its ruling planet is Rahu. Eight faced Rudraksha is the second form of reflection of the first son of Lord Shiva who is Lord Ganesh and is one who is worshipped prior to other gods. Eight linings present on it makes it a very effective Rudraksha. Its wearer becomes unaffected by miseries - physical, Divine or mental. It sets the wearer free from the sin caused by telling a lie. It gives the wearer all kinds of attainments -

Riddhies and Siddhies and leads him to Shivloka. His opponents are finished i.e. the minds or intentions of his opponents are changed and all obstacles in his path are removed .
 
Rituals for Wearing :- Only one beads of Eight faced Rudraksha is enough to be worn. It is strung in red thread and worn on Monday chanting "Om Hum Namah, Om Ganeshaya Namah".

Nine Faced Rudraksha:
Its ruling planet is Ketu. Nine faced Rudraksha is the form of the Goddess Durga (Shakti). It contains the power of Nine Deities. By wearing nine faced Rudraksha the man gets blessings from Shakti, the Supreme Mother. By this the wearer gets endurance, bravery, courage, and his name and fame spreads all around. His devotion in god increases. His will power is strengthened.

Nine faced Rudraksha gives the wearer both devotion and salvation. Practicing rituals to worship the Shree yantra and along with it wearing of the nine faced Rudraksha give both the worldly pleasures and the salvation.

Rituals for Wearing :- Take one bead of nine faced Rudraksha, get it capped in gold or silver and string it in red thread. It should be worn on Monday chanting "Nav Durgayai Namah", "Om Hreem Hum Namah". It is ideal to be worn on on left hand or right arm.

Ten Faced Rudraksha:
It has no ruling planet, and is held to control all the planets. Ten faced Rudraksha contains the influence of ten incarnations and the ten directions. The Lord becomes happy with the person who wears it. It gives success in legal, governmental functions and name and fame of the wearer spreads in all directions. Honor is increased in political areas. It is useful for pacifying nine planets. Wearing it destroys all the sins

done by the ten human organs . He who worships it, finds his family progressing from generation to generation.

Rituals for wearing :- Taking one bead of ten faced Rudraksha string it in a red thread after capping it in gold or silver wear it on Sunday chanting "Shree Narayanaaye Namah, Shree Vishnavai Namah, Om Hreem Namah"

Eleven Faced Rudraksha:
Eleven faced Rudraksha is regarded as the light mass of Lord Rudra (Eleven Rudras). For the devotees of Lord Shiva it is the most effective and most successful Rudraksha. There are eleven Rudras and the eleventh Rudra is Lord Hanuman and taking his name ghosts and evil spirits run away. He is full of learning, virtues, cleverness and wisdom. Therefore, all these virtues are filled in the man who wears this eleven faced Rudraksha.It makes the wearer strong, wise, healthy and without disease. This Rudraksha is the symbol of Indra, the king of Gods. It gives the wearer permanent happiness. It means that pleasure and happiness come to the man who worships Indra and makes him happy. It relieves the wearer from the fear of sudden death. It also helps in practicing meditation and religious rituals and removes the problems of yogic practices.

Rituals for Wearing :- Take one bead of eleven faced Rudraksha, cap in gold or silver and string in a red thread. It should be touched to the Shivalinga and should be worn chanting "Om Shree Rudraya Namah", "Om Hreem Hum Namah".

Twelve Faced Rudraksha:
Twelve faced Rudraksha is the center of brilliancy, Luster, radiance and strength of 12 forms of the God - the Sun. By wearing it, the wearer never falls prey to any disease, worry, fear and suspicion. It gives the wearer money, knowledge, riches and all the earthly pleasures. It is found miraculously effective.

Its wearer gets the royalty i.e. kingship. It is the most useful for the administrators. The man who wears Eleven faced Rudraksha, gets administrative capacity limitlessly. He gets the quality of the sun, to move continuously with brilliance, radiance and strength.

Ministers, politicians, businessmen and aspirants of name & fame must wear it.

Rituals for Wearing :- Taking the bead of twelve faced Rudraksha, it should be capped in gold or silver and strung in red thread and worn on neck by chanting the Mantra "Shree Suryay Namah", "Om Krown Kshown Rown Namah". It is best to be worn close to the throat region.

Thirteen Faced Rudraksha:
Thirteen faced Rudraksha is the form of the king Indra. Lord Indra becomes happy, if it is worn. It gives riches. If a man wears it, he is upgraded, his honour increases. It fulfils all the earthy desires and gives eight accomplishments (Siddhies), and the god cupid (Kamdeva) pleases with the man who wears it. Being pleased, Cupid fulfils all the desires of him who wears it. "Kartikeya samo gyeye sarva Kaamarth Sidhidah." This Rudraksha provides all attainments connected with chemical science.

The researches of medical science reach new horizons of success by wearing this thirteen face Rudraksha.
"Raso Rasayanam Chaiva Tasya Sarva Prasidhyati"

Nobody can face the wearer of this Rudraksha during any debate is also an accepted truth.

Rituals for Wearing :- Taking one bead of thirteen faced Rudraksha, it should be strung on red thread and washed with Spring Water or unboiled milk. Then it must be worn on Monday chanting - "Om Hreem Namah".

Fourteen Faced Rudraksha:
It is the Rudraksha, which is found most rarely, and it pleases Lord Shivajee to give the wearer His company. It is the most precious divine thing - Deva Mani. It awakens the sixth sense organ by which the wearer foresees the future happenings. Its wearer never fails in his decisions. Its wearer gets rid of all the calamities, miseries and worries. It provides the wearer safety and riches.

Rituals for Wearing :- Fourteen faced Rudraksha should be capped in gold and should be worn round the neck or on the forehead or on the arm or be kept in the worshipping place, chanting "Om Namah Shivaye" on a Monday morning .

Gauri Shankar:
Two naturally joined Rudraksha called Gauri Shankar is regarded as the form of Shiva & Parvati. It is so much full of influence that it causes the development and expansion of universe due to its being the unified and identified form of the Lord Shiva and the Goddess Uma. This form becomes the cause of expansion of the universe providing fertility. It makes the husband and wife identify each other. Therefore it is regarded the best thing for peace and comfort in the family. If a man worships Gauri Shankar at his worshipping place, the pain and suffering and other earthy obstacles are destroyed and the peace and pleasure of family are increased. In Puranas the bead of Gauri Shankar is regarded the best for happy family life. A sannyasi wearing a garland or Kantha of 32 beads of Gauri Shankar, becomes Lord Shiva incarnate, it is believed.

Ganesh Rudraksha:
There is a kind of Rudraksha which bears Trunk like elevation as is seen on the face of Lord Ganesh. It is called Ganesh Rudraksha. It provides the wearer perfection in every sphere in life and the grace of Lord Ganesh is received by him. 

Garbh-Gauri Rudraksha:
Garbh Gauri Rudraksha is another form of Gauri Shankar. In Gauri Shankar both the joined beads have equal size but in Garbh Gauri one bead is significantly smaller than the other. It is the best for those women who suffer defects in their conceptions and are prone to abortion. They are advised to wear Garbh-Gauri Rudraksha around the neck to gain the pleasure to have issues and their motherhood gets perfection.

A man who wears a garland including beads of Rudraksha from one to fourteen faces and the rest five faced Rudrakshas which count hundred eight beads in all, is a god incarnate himself. According to Puranas if a man wears Rudrakshas in definite number at special points on the body, he becomes like Lord Shiva himself.