{"product_id":"silver-karungali-mala-999-fine-silver-capped-ebony-beads","title":"Silver Karungali Mala — 999 Fine Silver Capped Ebony Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarungali — black ebony, \u003cem\u003eDiospyros ebenum\u003c\/em\u003e — is the wood the Siddhars of the Tamil tradition chose above all others. Dense enough to sink in water, dark as the night sky, it is held sacred to Lord Shiva, to Kala Bhairava and to Goddess Kali. Where Tulasi is worn for grace, Karungali is worn for guard. It is the mala of the person who wants a shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are cut from genuine karungali heartwood and hand-capped in 999 fine silver, every bead individually wire-wrapped and linked. The contrast is deliberate: the deepest black wood against bright fine silver, so the mala reads as strong rather than ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTraditional significance \u0026amp; benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection from negative energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wood most associated in Tamil tradition with warding off \u003cem\u003edrishti\u003c\/em\u003e, ill will and unseen harm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSacred to Shiva and Bhairava:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn during Shiva upasana, Bhairava sadhana and Kali worship, and on Amavasya and Pradosham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteadies the mind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Believed to hold the nerves calm and strengthen resolve — traditionally worn by those undertaking long sadhana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourage and willpower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long associated with fearlessness, and with clearing obstacles that keep returning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaid to cool the body:\u003c\/strong\u003e In folk practice karungali is held to absorb heat and restlessness from the wearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 999 fine silver caps, links and wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 genuine karungali (black ebony) heartwood beads, hand-turned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wire-wrapped, flower-cap setting on every bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorn by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men, women and children — worn daily, for puja, and during japa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — 54 beads, 24 inches. The everyday mala: light, sits close, worn under clothing without being felt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — 54 beads, 28 inches. The most asked-for size — visible, balanced, comfortable for long japa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — 54 beads, 30 inches. The statement mala: heavier beads, deeper drape, favoured for daily puja and by those who want presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before bathing, swimming and before applying oils or perfume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth — never use chemical silver dip on wooden beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light rub of sesame or coconut oil once in a few months restores the deep black lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy you can buy this with confidence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurity certificate ships with every order — verify the silver at any BIS centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine karungali heartwood, not dyed or stained substitute wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India, bead by bead. Slight variation in grain and depth of black is natural to real ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf it arrives damaged, defective or not as described, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we will replace it or refund you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuying as a gift or for a ceremony?\u003c\/strong\u003e Email shreejewelpalace1983@gmail.com and we will show you the mala and the silver on a video call before you order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e3-year product service guarantee · 90% value exchange\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shree Jewel Palace","offers":[{"title":"6 MM","offer_id":47904311640235,"sku":"SJP-MLA-KRG-06","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 MM","offer_id":47904311673003,"sku":"SJP-MLA-KRG-08","price":7999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 MM","offer_id":47904311705771,"sku":"SJP-MLA-KRG-10","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9556\/1643\/files\/2_a9c2e7ce-480c-4698-90f4-2f34fd5f6b44.png?v=1789907918","url":"https:\/\/shreejewelpalace.com\/products\/silver-karungali-mala-999-fine-silver-capped-ebony-beads","provider":"Shree Jewel Palace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}