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Rakta Chandan Mala
Red sandalwood, 108+1 beads, 8 mm, hand-turned
No reviews yetTirupati region, Andhra Pradesh
₹1,649
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- Red sandalwood; 34 g, size declared below
- From a named workshop; the maker and the town are on this page
From the Shiwalay desk
Rub a bead between your fingers and it smells faintly sweet, which dyed wood does not. It is an easy check when the parcel arrives.
About this piece
A mala for Devi and Hanuman japa, turned by hand from deep red sandalwood heartwood. The wood is from the Tirupati region of Andhra Pradesh, and the beads are 8 mm, 108 + 1 on an 88 cm loop. It weighs 34 g and comes in a pouch.
- Material
- Red sandalwood
- Origin
- Tirupati region, Andhra Pradesh
- Size
- 108 + 1 beads, 8 mm; 88 cm loop
- Weight
- 34 g
Why it's traditionally used
Red sandalwood belongs to the fierce, warm side of worship: Devi during Navratri, Hanuman on Tuesdays, and Surya at sunrise. You use it to count Hanuman Chalisa, a Devi mantra, or the Gayatri after offering water to the sun. Families bring it out most in the nine nights of Navratri.
How to use
- Chant Hanuman Chalisa or the Devi mantra of your tradition.
Care
- Dust weekly with a dry cloth; oil once a season with a drop of coconut or teak oil on a cloth.
- Keep away from damp walls and direct sun, which warp and fade wood.
- Wipe spills at once; standing water leaves white marks.
In the box
- Mala
- Pouch
Shipping and returns
In-stock items leave our fulfilment partner within 24 hours, with tracking on WhatsApp. Made-to-order pieces ship from the workshop, tracked the same way. If what arrives is damaged, wrong or not what this page describes, we replace it or refund you within 7 days of delivery; certified items are re-verified on return, so the proof you paid for stays honest. Read the shipping and returns policies.
Quick answers
- Where does the Rakta Chandan Mala come from?
- Tirupati region, Andhra Pradesh. Shiwalay curates from named workshops and shows the cluster on every product.
- Why is the Rakta Chandan Mala traditionally used?
- Red sandalwood belongs to the fierce, warm side of worship: Devi during Navratri, Hanuman on Tuesdays, and Surya at sunrise. You use it to count Hanuman Chalisa, a Devi mantra, or the Gayatri after offering water to the sun. Families bring it out most in the nine nights of Navratri.
- How do I use the Rakta Chandan Mala?
- Chant Hanuman Chalisa or the Devi mantra of your tradition.
- What is included with the Rakta Chandan Mala?
- Mala, Pouch.
- How big is the Rakta Chandan Mala?
- 108 + 1 beads, 8 mm; 88 cm loop; weight 34 g. Measured on the piece as shipped; handmade items vary by a few millimetres.
- How do I care for the Rakta Chandan Mala?
- Dust weekly with a dry cloth; oil once a season with a drop of coconut or teak oil on a cloth. Keep away from damp walls and direct sun, which warp and fade wood. Wipe spills at once; standing water leaves white marks.
- How long does delivery of the Rakta Chandan Mala take?
- In-stock items dispatch within 24 hours and reach most Indian cities in two to five days. Shipping is free above ₹999. Replacement within 7 days of delivery.
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