Rudrais the Vedic name of Shiva andAkshameans tearsRudrakshabeads are considered sacred by the followers of Shaivism and they are worn during meditation and also used ajapa malas rosaries Shiva purana Shivas name the ashes and Rudraksha beads as holy as Triveni SangamSambalpuri Odisa saree has as its mark a linear pattern of small rudraksha along its bordersSouth Indian silks as well as cottons the rudraksha is similarly treated but usually larger than in the Odiya Sarees