{"product_id":"108-beads-tulsi-mala-offered-to-lord-krishna-at-shri-banke-bihari-temple-vrindavan","title":"108 Beads Tulsi Mala","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 108-bead japa mala strung from pure tulsi wood. Every mala is carried to Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan and offered to Shri Banke Bihari Ji, and ships with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCarry the Blessings of Vrindavan with You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 108 Beads Tulsi Mala is carried into the revered \u003cstrong\u003eShri Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the holiest Vaishnava shrines in India — and offered to \u003cstrong\u003eShri Banke Bihari Ji\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blessed at the divine abode of Lord Krishna, it carries the spiritual energy and grace of Vrindavan Dham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeads\u003c\/strong\u003e — 108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure tulsi wood, uncoated and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrung in\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vrindavan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread\u003c\/strong\u003e — cotton, knotted between beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 80 cm in circumference, sitting comfortably in a triple loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTassel\u003c\/strong\u003e — saffron cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e — certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It for Japa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the mala in your right hand, draped over the middle finger, and draw each bead towards you with your thumb. The index finger stays clear of the mala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChant your mantra once per bead. One full round is 108 repetitions — for the Hare Krishna Mahamantra, roughly seven to ten minutes at a steady pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you complete a round, turn the mala and begin again in the opposite direction rather than continuing past your starting bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for Tulsi Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the mala dry. Tulsi is porous, and water dulls the grain over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not wash it with soap, oil or polish it, or leave it in direct sun. Tulsi darkens naturally with handling, and that is the only finish it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore it in your puja space rather than loose in a bag, where the beads can knock against each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Wearing \u0026amp; Using a Tulsi Mala\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulsi is considered the most sacred plant in Vaishnavism. Wearing or chanting with a Tulsi Mala is believed to purify the mind, protect the wearer, attract divine blessings, and deepen one's devotion to Lord Krishna. It is ideal for daily japa of mantras such as the \u003cem\u003eHare Krishna Mahamantra\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily japa and mantra meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevotees of Lord Krishna and Vishnu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spiritually meaningful gift for loved ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilgrims and seekers of Vrindavan's blessings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this real tulsi, or coated wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPure tulsi, uncoated and untreated. Real tulsi shows visible grain and slight variation between beads, and carries a faint woody scent when warmed in the hand. Perfectly uniform, glossy beads are usually coated. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-identify-an-original-tulsi-mala\"\u003eidentifying an original tulsi mala\u003c\/a\u003e sets out six checks you can run yourself, including the one test most guides get wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan anyone wear a tulsi mala?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. There is no restriction by caste, gender or initiation. Tulsi is offered freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I wear it, or keep it only for japa?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEither. Many devotees wear it constantly; others keep a separate mala for chanting so it stays clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"offered\" actually mean here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe mala is physically carried into the temple and offered to the deity, then blessed by the priests there before it is packed. It is not blessed remotely or in a warehouse. You can read the full process on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/offerings\"\u003eHow Our Offerings Work\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the mala be offered in my own name?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Choose \"Offered in your name\" above and give the name when you register. That name, with your gotra if you give one, is taken in the sankalp before the offering is made and printed on your certificate. The alternative, \"Ready now\", was offered at an earlier batch and ships in two to three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the mala last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKept dry and stored well, tulsi wood lasts for years of daily use. The beads darken and take on a polish with handling, which many devotees consider a mark of a well-used mala rather than wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying More Than One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tulsi-mala-bundle\"\u003eTulsi Mala Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e saves ₹60 on a set of two and ₹180 on a set of three. Many devotees pair a mala with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/braj-raj-sacred-dust-from-vrindavan-blessed-by-shri-banke-bihari\"\u003eBraj Raj\u003c\/a\u003e, the sacred soil of Vrindavan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-identify-an-original-tulsi-mala\"\u003eHow to identify an original tulsi mala\u003c\/a\u003e Six checks before you buy, and why the floating test proves almost nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-sacred-significance-of-tulsi-in-hindu-worship\"\u003eTulsi in Hindu worship\u003c\/a\u003e Why tulsi is sacred, Shyama and Rama varieties, tulsi against rudraksha, and the care rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-set-up-your-daily-puja-at-home\"\u003eHow to set up a daily puja at home\u003c\/a\u003e Where japa sits within a complete daily practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 2 to 3 days. Free shipping on orders above ₹999. If your order arrives damaged, tell us within 7 days of delivery with a photograph and we will replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach mala comes with a certificate of authenticity confirming its purity and its offering at Shri Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ishvara","offers":[{"title":"Ready now","offer_id":50999804887292,"sku":"ISH-MAL-TUL-108","price":600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Offered in your name","offer_id":51256718655740,"sku":"ISH-MAL-TUL-108-OFR","price":800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/2326\/1180\/files\/7mm-beads-tulsi-mala-499-500x500.webp?v=1787222912","url":"https:\/\/www.ishvara.co.in\/products\/108-beads-tulsi-mala-offered-to-lord-krishna-at-shri-banke-bihari-temple-vrindavan","provider":"Ishvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}