Rosewood 108 Bead Mala on Strong Non-Stretch String.Rosewood is considered holy and prized in many cultures. It is a protective wood that is believed to shield one from negative energy. Rosewood is also know for healing, improving circulation and aids in manifesting what you desire, dream and need to heal.Bead Size: 8mm Mala (meaning 'garland') is a string of prayer beads commonly used in Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Shintō for the spiritual practice known in Sanskrit as japa. They are similar to other forms of prayer beads used in various world religions and sometimes referred to in English as a "rosary".The main body of a mala is usually 108 beads, though other numbers are also used. In addition, there is often a 109th bead (often of a distinctive size or colour) and/or tassle and sometimes there are additional beads which may be decorative or used for counting rounds. Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity.
