{"product_id":"lotus-seed-mala-beads-kamal-gatta","title":"Lotus Seed Mala Beads 108 | Kamal Gatta Japa Mala, 10 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lotus seed mala with 108 beads, 10 mm each, hand-strung on red thread.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also called a kamal gatta mala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade from lotus seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamal gatta is the Hindi name for the hard, dried seed of the lotus flower. Each bead on this mala is one of those seeds, so no two are exactly alike. Some are rounder, some are a little uneven, and the surface has a natural rough texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads are strung on a red thread with a knot between them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is traditionally used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus seed malas are commonly used for japa, particularly for Lakshmi mantras and Lakshmi puja, and they are also used for general meditation and home worship. You can use it the way you would any 108-bead mala: roll one bead for each repetition, and stop when you reach the end.\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;\"\u003eLotus seed (kamal gatta)\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: #f6f3ea; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003e108\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: #ffffff; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003e10 mm, round\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: #ffffff; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eDark Brown\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;\"\u003eGuru Bead \/ Tassel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #f6f3ea; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003eYes\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; background: #f6f3ea; color: #333333; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4d3;\"\u003e50gm\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 and away from perfume. Store it in a pouch when not in use.\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 are kamal gatta and lotus seed mala?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the same thing. Kamal gatta is the Hindi name, and this mala is made from lotus seeds. You may also see it called kamala mani or padma beej.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does each bead look different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads are seeds, not machine-made, so their size, shape and surface vary a little. That is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it heavy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Lotus seed beads are light, so the mala is easy to hold for a long round of japa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made for japa. If you would like to wear it, check the length in the table above first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the thread strong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads are hand-strung with a knot after each one. Avoid pulling it hard, and keep it dry so the thread lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships within 1-2 days after confirm order\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":68523153064187,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/1084\/0571\/files\/LotusSeedMalaBeads108.png?v=1794312998","url":"https:\/\/yipisale.com\/products\/lotus-seed-mala-beads-kamal-gatta","provider":"YipiSale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}