"Chandan" Sandalwood Japa Mala

Specification: Product Code :2491 Size: 25" L Material: Sandal wood Description: The beautiful sandalwood mala is nicely designed for meditation purpose. Here pure sandalwood beads, each bead being around 8 mm thick, are nicely used to create the mala. Altogether there are 108 beads in the mala. Sandalwood is considered sacred in Hindusim and its fragrance is believed to ward off evil spirits. Using such a japa mala brings virtuous mentality, peace of mind and even sufficient sleep. It is believed to promote tranquillity and works as an aid to meditation. A Japa mala is a set of beads commonly used by Hindus and Buddhists, usually made from 108 beads, though other numbers are also used. Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. This practice is known in Sanskrit as japa. Mantras are typically repeated hundreds or even thousands of times. The mala is used so that one can focus on the meaning or sound of