Karungali Wood Malas, Bracelets, Pendants and Idols

Choosing a Karungali mala or bracelet

• Plain ebony beads: the 108-bead Karungali malai has a choice of bead sizes.
• Mala and bracelet together: the 108-bead malai and bracelet combo or the 54-bead silver cap malai and bracelet combo.
• Metal detailing: the silver-plated cap necklace or the copper wire Karungali malai.
• A bracelet on its own: the Karungali ebony wood bracelet, with a choice of bead size.

Check the pieces included in each set before you order.

Pendants, Vel and idols in Karungali wood

Pendant designs pair Karungali with motifs, such as the Hanuman medallion pendant and the Om crystal studded pendant, both with gold plated Karungali. Malas with pendants include the Lord Murugan Vel pendant mala and the Trishul Nandi pendant mala.

For the puja space, there is a Karungali Vel with base and a Karungali Bhairava Yantra. See Karungali idols for deity figures.

How to check Karungali wood before ordering

Bead count and bead diameter describe different features, so check both, along with the product images and the selected variant. A silver-plated finish is different from 925 sterling silver. Compare the material description on the individual product.

Some listings name government lab certification, such as the Silver Cap Karungali Mala with Large Bead. For a set, read the list of pieces included.

Wearing and caring for Karungali

Many devotees wear a Karungali malai during japa or keep it on through the day. Follow your family custom or the guidance of your guru on when to wear it.

Keep the wood dry and wipe it with a soft cloth after wearing. Avoid soap, perfume and long soaking in water. Store the mala in a clean pouch, away from direct heat. For a smaller size, see the Karungali Malai Mala for Kids.