This attractive and powerful Japa Mala is made with 108 Raktu seed beads that are hand stung in a nylon string with a fixed knot 📿Mala Beads, or Buddhist prayer beads, are a set of sacred rosary beads for chanting & counting mantras, meditation, prayer, yoga & reflection. Mala is a Sanskrit word meaning garland. The Tibetan word for mala is threngwa (Tibetan ཕྲེང་བ) . Seed malas are some of the most common malas used in Tibet and Nepal. Buddhist Prayer Beads are sometimes referred to as Japa mala, japa is a Sanskrit word meaning "repeat internally".📿 Specifications * 108 authentic Raktu Seed (8-9mm approx.) plus Tibetan Inlay beads From Nepal * This mala is hand strung on durable knotting cord * Fixed knot closure * Total Mala Length: 33-34 inch approx. * It is the perfect mala for meditation practice and everyday wear. 📿 Raktu Seeds 📿 ✨Awareness ✨ calmness ✨ clarity of mind ✨ Spiritual Growth With meaning similar to the Bodhi seed, many practitioners use Raktu malas for their essence and inherent teachings of enlightenment within each seed. Raktu seeds come from the Banyan tree and are known as the brother of the Bodhi seed. They have been used for meditation and Japa for many centuries by Buddhist monks. These mala beads are great if you like a natural seed bead in a smaller size. Raktu mala aid in increasing the clarity of your mind and removing all the negative energies and thoughts from within you. 📿Tibetan Inlay Beads📿 . Inlaid beads combining semi-precious stones, like coral or turquoise, embedded with brass on a base of refined clay. Tibetans love the Turquoise and Red Coral combination as they believe in Chakra which is related to the colors of life. They believe Red Coral and Turquoise are opposite spectrums of color. Life is influenced by color which has an effect on the way we think and feel in our daily life. Opposite colors enhance our lives and make us feel good 🤚 HANDCRAFTED WITH LOVE ❤️ --Our Malas are carefully handcrafted with natural Beads, 108+1 of them to be precise - just like the Traditional Mala. All Malas are handcrafted with love and higher vibrations Due to the handmade nature and natural beads are used, there may be slight variations in Color, Length & Bead size craftsmanship. All pieces are made in our smoke-free and peaceful environment. 🤚Each mala is handmade with great care, love and compassion and spiritually activated to infuse potency and power before your package goes off in the post. 🧘Perfect for meditation, yoga or just to feel the powerful vibes of the necklace/mala.🧘 🎁It's a perfect gift for a spiritual friend!🎁 📦 Your purchase will come in a beautiful silk gift bag. 👝 If you have any queries? Please feel free to contact us. We are happy to help.😊 Need a different size bead, or other customization? Send us a message and we will work with you to create a design specifically for your needs! ✉️ Namaste with love 🙏 🛑 BULK ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED AT DISCOUNTED PRICES 🛑 Check our Other Buddhist & Tibetan Mala Collection https://www.etsy.com/shop/MangalamJewelry Visit our shop here- https://www.etsy.com/shop/MangalamJewelry