# 108 Bead Mala, Black Agate

> A 108 bead mala in black agate, with beads about 0.6 to 0.8 cm, for counting mantras, chants and japa practice.

- Shop: Next Day Gifts (nextdaygifts.co.uk), a UK gift shop run by Clockwise Ltd
- Price: £17.49
- Availability: in stock
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- Last order for Christmas: noon on Wednesday 9 December
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- URL: https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/108-bead-mala-black-agate
- Details checked against the supplier's specification: 2026-10-08

## About this gift

108 bead mala in black agate: a rosary of 108 beads for counting mantras and japa. It suits meditators and chanters, and makes a meaningful gift for a spiritual friend.

The beads are about 0.6 to 0.8 cm across, and the strand runs about 60 to 80 cm long. Sizes vary a little, because of the nature of the gemstone. In Hindu tradition, you count with the right hand, moving the thumb bead by bead, with the mala draped over the middle finger.

Japa is the practice of repeating a mantra or a deity's name, and this mala keeps your count as you go. Use it at home, on a walk or in quiet meditation. Pick up your mala and start counting your first 108 repetitions.

## Key facts

- 108 beads for counting mantras and chants
- Black agate beads, about 0.6 to 0.8 cm
- Strand about 60 to 80 cm long
- Used with the right hand, thumb moving bead to bead

## What's in the box

- 1 mala of 108 black agate beads

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Size | Beads about 0.6 to 0.8 cm; strand about 60 to 80 cm long |
| Material | Black agate gemstone |
| Count | 108 beads |

## Questions

### How many beads are on the mala?

108 beads, on a strand about 60 to 80 cm long.

### How big are the beads?

Each bead is about 0.6 to 0.8 cm. Sizes vary a little because of the nature of the gemstone.

### What is a mala used for?

Counting repetitions in japa, whether you are reciting, chanting or repeating a mantra or a deity's name.