Sadhu Aghori Amulet - Rudraksha and Skull.

Sadhu Aghori amulet consisting of a 5 mukhi Rudraksha
polished and patinated and a wooden bead in the shape of a human skull
(also with a glass paste bead underneath).
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These amulets come from the holy city of Pashupatinath (Nepal)
and were dedicated for 9 days
during the religious festival of Bada Bassain (Navaratri)
which is dedicated to Goddess Durga .
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During this festival, Goddess Durga (who is an aspect of Parvati, the consort of Shiva) is worshipped in nine different forms:

Durga Maa : Goddess of war whom no one can harm.
Maa Kali : Goddess who controls time.
Jagadamba : The mother of the universe.
Annapurna : The goddess of abundance who gives food.
Sarvamangala : The goddess who gives joy.
Bhairavi : The goddess of death.
Chandika : The wrathful goddess.
Lalita : The goddess of games.
Bhavani : The goddess who gives Love.

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Diameter: approximately 20 mm.
Weight: approximately 5 grams.