Tulsi Mala Rosary, Original Tulsi Japa Mala, with Tassel Jaapmala for Meditation, Big Tulsi Beads japa mala

Tulsi Mala is a simple string of beads used in japa meditation to count mantras, prayers, or intentions. Tulsi Mala beads are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity.

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 the mantra rather than counting its repetitions. Mala is a Sanskrit word meaning garland. Malas is meditation beads or prayer beads and are ancient tools that were developed to keep the mind focused and clear from thoughts.

Tulsi Mala beads are also referred to as mantra beads, meditation beads, Hindu rosaries, or Buddhist prayer beads. Malas can be made out of many materials.  This Jaap mala can be used as a Jaap mala