{"product_id":"karungali-mala-ebony-wood-108-beads","title":"Karungali Mala 108+1 Beads | Ebony Wood Japa Mala, 6 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA karungali (ebony wood) mala with 108+1 beads, 6 mm each.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made for japa, meditation or daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is karungali?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarungali is the Tamil name for ebony, a dense, dark wood that is prized for its weight and fine grain. The beads on this mala are cut from it and polished smooth. Because it is wood, the shade runs from deep brown to black, and you may see a faint grain or a lighter streak on some beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarungali malas are traditionally associated with Shani (Saturn) and are commonly worn or used for japa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e108+1 beads, to wear or to count\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 108 beads for counting, plus one larger guru bead that marks the start and end of a round. At 8 mm the beads are a comfortable size to wear around the neck and to roll between your fingers during japa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #d9d4bf; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 0.97em; line-height: 1.5; margin: 14px 0 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #6b7a3a; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 16px; width: 34%; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #6b7a3a; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #efeadb; color: #3d4620; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #ffffff; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eKarungali (ebony wood) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #efeadb; color: #3d4620; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #f6f3ea; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eBlack to deep brown, with natural grain \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #efeadb; color: #3d4620; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eBeads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #ffffff; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003e108 beads plus 1 guru bead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #efeadb; color: #3d4620; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eBead Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #f6f3ea; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003e6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #efeadb; color: #3d4620; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #ffffff; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #efeadb; color: #3d4620; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #ffffff; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003e38.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #efeadb; color: #3d4620; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #ffffff; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eKeep it dry. Remove it before bathing, and keep it away from perfume. Wipe with a soft dry cloth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #efeadb; color: #3d4620; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #f6f3ea; color: #333333; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does karungali mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarungali is the Tamil name for ebony. It is a hard, dark wood, so karungali beads feel heavier than most other wooden beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill every bead be the same black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood varies, so you may see slight differences in shade and grain from bead to bead. That is normal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear it and use it for japa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is made for both. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the extra bead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 108 beads are for counting. The one extra, larger guru bead marks where each round starts and ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships within 1 to 2 working days from Jaipur, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms Delay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivery may be affected if the parcel is held at customs for inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yipisale.com\/collections\/meditation-spiritual-wellness\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #6b7a3a; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMeditation \u0026amp; Spiritual Wellness →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #666;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yipisale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68545867284731,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/1084\/0571\/files\/EbonyWoodJapaMala_6mm_fb13d12a-1da8-49be-ac00-56dbc21a7b68.png?v=1794565993","url":"https:\/\/yipisale.com\/products\/karungali-mala-ebony-wood-108-beads","provider":"YipiSale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}