Eight mukhi Rudraksha is a rare bead and is found in rare in numbers. This Rudraksha is blessed by lord Ganesha, the younger son of lord Shiva and manas putra of Goddess Parvati. This Rudraksha removes the obstacles and brings success. This Rudraksha also pacifies the planet Rahu.As per Rudrakshajabalopnishad it is a form of eight mother goddess, eight Vasus and Ganga all three give their blessings to the wearer. It removes the obstacles and improves intelligence and health. Its ruling planet is Rahu.Hence helpful in sublimating the malefic effects of Rahu. It's malefic effects are similar to that of Shani or Saturn as in 7 mukhi. It is held responsible for causing sudden effects, diseases of lung, feet skin, eye catarrhisis, hydrocel, airtracia etc. Snake bites are also the result of malefic effects of Rahu. The wearer of 8 faced rudraksha keeps a check on the malefic effects of the planet Rahu. They are a long life assets.