About this piece
This mala is made of safed chandan, or white sandalwood, beads, smooth and round. The seller says it has 108 beads, hand-knotted with yellow thread and finished with a matching tassel, and suits mantra chanting and meditation.
The seller offers this mala in bead sizes from 6 mm to 20 mm under one listing. The photos show a mala of rich brown beads with orange spacers and a yellow tassel, on cloth, on a bust and in close view. The beads appear larger than the 6 mm size listed here.
How it is used
A sandalwood mala is used for japa, moving one bead at a time with the thumb, and for sitting quietly in meditation. The seller says it suits daily japa. Many people also wear one.
Looking after it
- Keep dry and away from perfume.
- Store in a soft cloth pouch.
