Maha Mala Information

Maha Mala is a small company based in New Delhi, India which specialises in making health and wellness jewelry in the form of 108 bead necklaces, these necklaces can be used for japa (chanting with a mantra) or as jewelry. The term Maha Mala actually stems from two sanskrit words; Maha meaning ‘the great’ and Mala meaning ‘garland’, together our name stand for ‘the great garland’ (or necklace). Traditionally in India, a Mala (garland/necklace) is used as a tool in meditation and mantra practice (reciting of traditional prayers). Historically traditional beads such as Rudraksha, Tulsi or Sandalwood were are in Malas, each having their own specific metaphysical and mythological properties. Maha Mala adds a new twist to this historical tradition; we have included the use of semi-precious stones with the belief that these stones have specific resonant qualities that can affect the wearer whether you use the Mala as jewelry or for Japa. The Malas are designed by Nora Wendel and Piya Jain, the stones and silver are hand sourced from Jaipur, Northern India for their quality and lustre. The backbone of Maha Mala is the yogic principle of ‘Ahimsa’ or non- violence towards others, Hence each of our tassels found in our Malas are made from Ahimsa silk, silk which when farmed does not kill the silkworm. Each mala is hand strung using extra grade parachute thread for durability and suppleness.