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Karungali Malai (Ebony Wood Mala)
Karungali malai is a mala of Karungali (ebony) wood beads, worn as a necklace or used for japa. Compare 108-bead strands, silver and gold-cap designs, and malas with Murugan, Vel or Trishul pendants, with bead size and material listed for each.
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8mm
54 Beads
54 Beads
6mm
54 Beads
Gold Cap / 54 Beads
54 Beads
54 Beads
6mm
About Karungali Malai
Karungali malai is the name many shoppers use for a Karungali bead mala. Here you can compare 108-bead strands, capped necklaces, copper-wire designs and malas with Murugan, Trishul or Nandi motifs.
Choose according to how you plan to use it. For japa, check the stated bead count and construction. For a necklace, compare total length, bead diameter and pendant size. A silver-coloured cap, silver plating and 925 silver are separate descriptions; use the material stated for the exact product.
- Look for product-specific material and certificate information where provided.
- For a combo, confirm every included mala and bracelet before selecting its options.
Explore Karungali pendant necklaces or Karungali jaap malas.
Choose your Karungali mala
- Compare bead sizes: the 108-bead ebony wood mala offers 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm options. Select the size on the product page and check its price before adding it to your cart.
- Compare complete sets: explore Karungali mala and bracelet combinations. Check the bead size and every included item; different sets have different contents.
- Explore the silver range: compare the 925 silver Karungali mala in 54, 72 or 108 beads with the mixed Karungali and Rudraksha silver mala. This range is separate from silver-plated and silver-coloured cap designs.
For help choosing a finish, read our Karungali buying guide. Choose the materials and design you prefer; a higher price does not guarantee a different spiritual outcome.
- Material
- Karungali (ebony) wood beads
- Bead counts
- 54, 72 or 108 beads, by design
- Bead sizes
- 6 mm to 12 mm on the 108-bead mala
- Finishes
- Plain, silver cap, gold cap, copper wire, 925 silver
- Pendants
- Murugan, Vel, Trishul and Nandi designs
Karungali malai for japa or daily wear
For japa, choose a 108-bead strand and a bead size that is comfortable to count. For daily wear, compare the total length, the cap finish and the pendant size given on each product page.
Many devotees in Tamil Nadu wear a Karungali malai with a Murugan or Vel pendant. Others prefer a plain strand or a mix of Karungali and Rudraksha beads.
Silver cap, silver-plated or 925 silver
These are different finishes. A silver cap is a metal cap fixed on the beads. Silver-plated parts carry a thin silver coating. 925 silver designs use sterling silver, and each product page states the finish it uses.
Compare the 925 silver Karungali malai with the silver-plated cap necklace before you choose.
Caring for your Karungali malai
Keep the mala dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. Keep perfume, soap and oils away from the beads and metal parts. Store it on its own so the cap or pendant does not scratch other jewellery.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the difference between silver cap, silver-plated and 925 silver?
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Related pages
- Karungali Necklaces: Malas with Pendants, Caps and Rudraksha
- Karungali Mala for Japa: 108-Bead, 54-Bead and Pendant Styles
- Karungali Bracelets: Plain, Engraved, Capped and Rudraksha Designs
- Karungali Combo Sets: Mala, Bracelet and Pendant Pairs
- Karungali God Idols: Ebony Wood Murtis for Your Mandir
- Yantra for Home: Karungali Yantras, Pendants and Display Pieces
- Silver Mala: 925 Sterling Silver Karungali and Rudraksha Malas
Updated on 20 October 2026
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