Tulsi Mala — Traditional Holy Basil Wood Prayer Beads

Tulsi Mala — Traditional Holy Basil Wood Prayer Beads

A traditional hand-strung prayer mala made from tulsi, or holy basil wood, offered in Raw, Polished, and shorter Classic 22-inch versions.

Why we selected it
Personally selected in Varanasi as an approachable traditional wood mala with three distinct finishes, from rustic raw-cut beads to a smoother polished strand and a shorter lightweight classic version.

Facts

• Material: Tulsi / holy basil wood
• Construction: Hand-strung with cord and tassel
• Raw: 10 mm raw-cut tulsi beads with red cord and tassel
• Polished: Smooth polished tulsi beads with orange/red cord and tassel; bead size not separately recorded
• Classic: Approximately 22 inches long, light tulsi beads with red tassel
• Verification: Material and product identification verified during sourcing by the Varanasi vendor and Namaste Nook; no lab report is represented with this listing

How to use / wear

Suitable for japa, mantra repetition, meditation, prayer, or wearing according to your own practice. Full-length traditional malas commonly use approximately 108 prayer beads; the Classic version offered here is a shorter approximately 22-inch strand.

Origin & sourcing

Personally selected and purchased in Varanasi, India, an ancient sacred and pilgrimage city with a longstanding tradition of making, stringing, trading, and using malas.

Care

Keep the mala dry, handle it gently, and avoid soaking or harsh cleaners. Store it where the wood beads, cord, and tassel will not be crushed or tangled. See Namaste Nook’s mala-care guide for more detailed care.

Learn more

Read our Mala Guide for more about tulsi, wood malas, japa, and traditional mala structure.