Strand is 42 inches long with one 2 inch tassel, each Bodhi Seed is approx 1/2 inchVery large set of Mala prayer beads made out of authentic extra large Bodhi seeds. Strand is broken up by Turquoise color stones framed with red coral color and Tibetan Silver rings. These Malas are decorated with a beautiful red tassel.
A Mala is a string of beads used to count mantras (Sanskrit prayers) in sets of 27, 56 or 108 repetitions. The large meru (mountain) bead provides a starting and ending point on the mala for counting the repetitions. Mala beads are an ancient tool that was developed to keep the mind focused on the practice of meditation. Mala beads are seen in other cultures and religions and are related to rosary beads and worry beads. Mala beads are typically made out of different materials, and the properties of the beads are said to have specific energetic effects.
