A Rudraksha bead with 6 clefts/lines on its surface is called 6 Mukhi Rudraksha. They get this name as the markings make 6 divisions, going by faces in English, or 'Mukh' in Hindi. This Rudraksha is not as common as the 5 Mukhi Rudraksha, which make up for most of the population of Rudraksha beads. This quality of being rarer also makes it more expensive than a regular 5 Mukhi Rudraksha.

The 6 Mukhi Rudraksha is blessed and ruled by Lord Kartikeya and Maa Parvati. Kartikeya is the brave, young son of Lord Shiva. Lord Kartikeya is also known as Skanda, which translates to "the spilled one" in the literal sense; he is a six-headed God. Lord Ganpati is also a ruling God of this particular Rudraksha bead. Like other Rudraksha beads, this one also originates from Nepal and Indonesia. It is used during Japa (prayers) and worship.

Benefits:

The 6 Mukhi Rudraksha is known for attracting positive energy in the life of wearers.
It has magnetic properties which can help in boosting one's stamina.
It helps one get rid of the harmful effects caused by the planet Mars.
It helps the wearer in linking with the mother earth to gain stability in life in order to attain success in huge prospects of life.
Wearers who suffer from 'Mangal Dosh' in their Kundali certainly benefit from this Rudraksha as it abolishes the problems associated with it.
It helps one lead a peaceful, happy married life.