{"product_id":"namastey-chandan-mala","title":"Namastey Chandan Mala","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamastey Chandan Mala is a sandalwood prayer bead necklace for japa (mantra repetition) and meditation. Each bead carries the subtle, cooling fragrance of sandalwood — the scent deepens your practice while the beads help you keep count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSacred Sandalwood Beads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChandan (sandalwood) prayer mala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor japa meditation and mantra counting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle, cooling sandalwood fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional bead count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold in the right hand, drape over the middle finger, and use the thumb to advance one bead per mantra repetition. Do not use the index finger to touch the beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many beads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional malas have 108 beads plus a guru bead. Check the packaging for this mala's count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy sandalwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChandan is considered sacred and cooling — its fragrance is believed to aid focus and devotion during meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear it as a necklace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people do wear their mala when not using it for japa. Treat it with respect as a sacred item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namastey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49014197223651,"sku":null,"price":17.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/NamasteyChandanMala.jpg?v=1780977423","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/namastey-chandan-mala","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}