Mala consist of a string of 108 beads, with one bead considered the “summit bead,” which is called a Sumeru.

The Mala is a tool used to concentrate your mind during the practice of meditation. Mala beads are typically made out of different materials, including Tulsi (basil) wood, stone, sandalwood, Rudraksh seeds, bone, or crystal. Each type of bead material has its own properties