Silver Tulasi Mala — 999 Fine Silver Capped Tulsi Beads

Tulasi is not treated as an ornament in the Sanatana tradition — it is treated as a presence. The plant is revered as Tulasi Devi herself, the form most dear to Lord Vishnu, and wood taken from her stem is considered the most auspicious material a devotee can wear. For Vaishnavas and followers of Krishna, the Tulasi mala is not jewellery placed on the body; it is a vow worn at the throat.

Each bead here is turned from genuine tulsi wood, then hand-capped and linked in 999 fine silver, so the mala can be worn every day without the thread fraying or the beads shifting. The silver wire-wrap on every single bead is done by hand — that is what gives this mala its weight and its drape.

Traditional significance & benefits

• Protection of Vishnu: The wearer of Tulasi is said to remain under the Lord's shelter, the mala acting as a constant reminder of that refuge
• Purity of body and mind: Classically described as the most sattvic of all woods — worn to keep the thoughts clear and the temperament calm
• For japa and chanting: The prescribed mala for the Hare Krishna and Vishnu mantras; the beads steady the count and the attention
• Removes negativity: Traditionally believed to dissolve inauspiciousness and shield the wearer from ill intent
• In Ayurveda: Tulsi is held to be cooling and balancing, which is why it is worn against the skin at the throat

Specifications

• Purity: 999 fine silver caps, links and wire
• Beads: 54 genuine tulsi (holy basil) wood 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 dry; wood beads darken and deepen naturally with years of wear

Why you can buy this with confidence

• Purity certificate ships with every order — verify the silver at any BIS centre
• Handmade in India, bead by bead. Small variations in grain and tone are the mark of real wood, not a flaw
• 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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