Rosewood is considered holy in India and helps you to connect with the energy of your heart. It symbolises kindness and the qualities of compassion and openheartedness.

A full mala has 108 counting beads plus one meru bead. The meru (mountain) bead provides a starting and ending point for counting the repetitions of the mantra.

The word mala comes from the Sanskrit meaning garland. Malas are used as meditation beads or prayer beads and used to keep the mind focused and clear from thoughts.