Rudraksha Bead Mala Taurus nowadays the name Belcher generally

nowadays the name Belcher generally means a chain with simple round links

A lovely design ~ simple yet effective

Lifelike detail on this Magical Animal

somewhat like Agate

Very clear stone with some blue light

Rudraksha Bead Mala Taurus nowadays the name Belcher generallyRudraksha means Lit. Eye of Lord Shiva. Made from the seeds of the Rudraksha tree or the Bodhi Tree, under which Buddha achieved enlightenment, they are also said to have healing properties much like crystals when worn. Every Mala has 108 + 1 beads ~ a sacred Number of the Universe, also the number of the Upanishads. The extra bead is called the Guru Bead. Malas are commonly used for meditation ~ for counting mantras ~ much like a Rosary. In this case