This faceted amethyst jap mala has 108 sparkling purple beads, ideal for mantra chanting, meditation and prayer. The faceted cut gives the beads a gentle grip between the fingers as you count each repetition.
Key Highlights
- 108 faceted amethyst beads plus guru bead – the traditional japa count
- Calm-mind crystal – amethyst is associated with peace and spiritual awareness
- Wear or chant – suitable for japa and as a long necklace
Meaning & Traditional Use
A 108-bead mala is used across Hindu and Buddhist traditions for mantra repetition. Amethyst is traditionally associated with calm and the crown chakra.
How to Use
Hold the mala in your right hand and move one bead per mantra using the thumb and middle finger, turning back when you reach the guru bead.
Care & Cleansing
- Keep the mala in a clean pouch or on your altar when not in use.
- Avoid soaking it in water; wipe the beads with a soft dry cloth.
- Cleanse it with incense smoke or sound, and handle it with clean hands during japa.
- Avoid stretching or tugging the thread so the knots stay secure.
Why Shop With The Cosmic Connect
Since 2020, The Cosmic Connect has been a crystal and spiritual-wellness studio in Vikaspuri, New Delhi, founded by Dr. Usha Bhatt, who practises Reiki, crystal therapy and sound healing. Every order is checked and packed at our studio, where it is cleansed and Reiki-charged with a positive intention before dispatch. Not sure which piece suits your intention? Call or WhatsApp us on +91 95994 74758.
Product Details
- Generic name: Jap mala (prayer beads)
- Material: Natural amethyst faceted beads
- Size / dimensions: 108 beads + guru bead
- Net quantity: 1 N (1 mala)
- MRP: ₹4,249 (inclusive of all taxes)
- Unit sale price: ₹2,999 per piece
- Brand: The Cosmic Connect
- Country of origin: India
- Manufactured & packed by: Cosmic Connect India LLP (trading as The Cosmic Connect), Shop No. 2, KG1/298, KG1 Road, near Coffeegram, Vikaspuri, New Delhi – 110018, India
- Month & year of manufacture: printed on the package label
- Consumer care: Consumer Care Manager, Cosmic Connect India LLP (trading as The Cosmic Connect), Shop No. 2, KG1/298, KG1 Road, near Coffeegram, Vikaspuri, New Delhi – 110018, India | Phone/WhatsApp +91 95994 74758 | Email info@thecosmicconnect.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many beads are used for japa?
A traditional japa mala has 108 beads plus a guru (meru) bead. You chant one mantra per bead and turn back at the guru bead instead of crossing it.
Q: Can I wear the mala as well as chant with it?
Many people do, but traditionally a mala used for daily japa is kept in a pouch or on the altar to keep it dedicated to your practice.
Natural stones vary in colour, pattern, size and inclusions, so the piece you receive may differ slightly from the photographs. A supportive spiritual tool traditionally used for grounding, aura protection, and intention-based energy work. Results and experiences may vary. This product is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and it is not a substitute for medical, psychological or financial advice.