Silver Chandan Mala — 999 Fine Silver Capped Sandalwood Beads

Chandan has been the scent of Indian worship for as long as worship has been recorded — pressed into tilak on the forehead, offered to the deity, burned at the sanctum. Sandalwood is described in the Puranas as the most cooling of all fragrances, and the mala made from it is the one traditionally given to a person whose mind runs hot: the restless, the anxious, the one who cannot sit still long enough to pray.

Every bead is turned from genuine chandan wood and hand-capped in 999 fine silver, each one individually wire-wrapped and linked. Worn against the skin, body heat draws the fragrance out slowly — the mala grows more aromatic with years of wear, not less.

Traditional significance & benefits

• Calms the mind: Chandan is classically held to cool agitation and settle the thoughts — the reason it is applied to the forehead before meditation
• For meditation and japa: The fragrance anchors the attention, which is why sandalwood malas are favoured for long chanting
• Sacred to Vishnu and Shiva: Used in daily puja, abhishekam and temple ritual across every tradition
• Auspicious and purifying: Believed to carry the sattvic quality of the temple itself into the home and onto the wearer
• Cooling in Ayurveda: Sandalwood is held to pacify excess heat in the body and is used for exactly that in traditional practice

Specifications

• Purity: 999 fine silver caps, links and wire
• Beads: 54 genuine chandan (sandalwood) beads, hand-turned
• Finish: Hand wire-wrapped, flower-cap setting on every bead
• Worn by: Men, women and children — worn daily, for puja, and during japa

Choose your size

• 6 mm — 54 beads, 24 inches. The everyday mala: light, sits close, worn under clothing without being felt
• 8 mm — 54 beads, 28 inches. The most asked-for size — visible, balanced, comfortable for long japa
• 10 mm — 54 beads, 30 inches. The statement mala: heavier beads, deeper drape, favoured for daily puja and by those who want presence

Care

• Remove before bathing, swimming and before applying oils or perfume
• Wipe with a soft dry cloth — never use chemical silver dip on wooden beads
• Store in a closed box when not worn; this holds the fragrance in the wood far longer

Why you can buy this with confidence

• Purity certificate ships with every order — verify the silver at any BIS centre
• Genuine sandalwood — the fragrance is from the wood itself, not an applied scent
• Handmade in India, bead by bead. Variation in grain and tone is natural to real wood
• If it arrives damaged, defective or not as described, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we will replace it or refund you
• Buying as a gift or for a ceremony? Email shreejewelpalace1983@gmail.com and we will show you the mala and the silver on a video call before you order

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