Carved Skull Bone Mala

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Description The term mala is derived from the Sanskrit word “Japamala,” which is a string of beads used for prayer and meditation by Hindus and Buddhists. The number 108 has spirit ual significance and is considered sacred in the Hindu religion. A mala is a string of 108 beads with one bead as the summit or head bead called a ‘Sumeru.’ Malas are used as a tool to help the mind focus on meditation, or count mantras in sets of 108 repetitions. These malas can be used as is, or as material in your own art. Size Length (cm) Beads per Strand 12x10mm 116.84 108 Show more