natural black tulsi beads in silver cap rosary japa mala. This splendid silver plated tulsi mala lights up your inner spirit and health. This tulsi mala with silver-toned caps is 32 cm long each bead is safely and beautifully set inside silver plated caps. Tulsi beads: Tulsi or 'basil' is considered as the most sacred wood for japa meditation. It's increases spiritual power of mantras - thus increasing devotion and spiritual growth. Tulsi is also considered as manifestation of lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Characteristics:Rejuvenator for the restless mind, good fortune, concentration power, protection, balances kapha dosha the cord running through the beads symbolizes the thread of life. This mala is blessed & energized with proper mantras, puja and spiritually activated to infuse potency and power. It is not necessary that mala can only be used for meditation, japa or prayer. It can also be worn as necklace to attract positive vibes (all malas) & bring benefits. All of our gemstones and beads are 100% genuine. Some of our stones have been slightly enhanced by the manufacturer (which is typical for the entire gemstone industry). Due to the natural materials used the colour and the size of the beads may vary.