Tulsi Japa Mala with Knots 10 mm

Tulsi Japa Mala with Knots 10 mm — a japa mala of light 10 mm beads of sacred tulsi wood separated by knots, with a red tassel. Tulsi is the sacred plant of the Vaishnavas, beloved by Krishna; a tulsi mala is the traditional tool for chanting the Hare Krishna mantra. Size — 60×1×1 cm, weight — about 27 g.

Sacred trees of India in a mala

In India's Vaishnava tradition, malas and neck beads are made from sacred trees. Tulsi, the holy basil, is revered as an incarnation of the goddess Vrinda, beloved of Krishna, and a tulsi mala is considered the main one for chanting the holy names. Neem is India's "village pharmacy", a tree honoured for its purifying power. A japa mala is counted during the mantra, while a kanthi mala — a fine strand on the neck — is worn permanently as a sign of devotion.

Why choose this mala:

natural sacred wood brought from India;
traditional Vaishnava shape and stringing;
light — you hardly feel it in the hand or on the neck;
an affordable way to touch the living bhakti tradition.

How to use

Hold a japa mala in your right hand and move one bead for each mantra without crossing the head bead or tassel. A kanthi mala is tied snugly around the neck and not taken off. Wood dislikes water and cosmetics: take the beads off before showering and keep them in a pouch.

As a gift

These beads are the best gift for anyone who chants Hare Krishna, practises bhakti yoga or visits Vedic festivals. Order beads of sacred wood now — wholesale and retail.