{"product_id":"karungali-mala-108-beads","title":"Natural Karungali Mala - 108 Beads","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBF4EA; border-left: 4px solid #D2551E; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eA Karungali Mala is a 108-bead prayer mala made from genuine Karungali (Ebony) wood, traditionally worn across South India for daily japa, meditation, and grounding protection. This one is unpolished, natural ebony strung the traditional way — meant for actual daily use, not just display. We choose it with \u003cstrong\u003eshraddha\u003c\/strong\u003e and pack every order with the same \u003cstrong\u003eshuddhata\u003c\/strong\u003e we'd want for ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the timeless elegance of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Karungali Mala 108 Beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, handcrafted from premium Ebony Wood. Ideal for daily japa, meditation, yoga, and spiritual practices, this lightweight mala offers a smooth finish and comfortable wear. A meaningful companion for devotees and a thoughtful spiritual gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Karungali?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarungali\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Tamil name for Ebony wood — a dense, naturally dark-black hardwood long used across South Indian temple tradition to craft prayer beads. Unlike Rudraksha, which is a dried seed, Karungali is wood, giving it a smoother, heavier, more grounding feel in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or used during japa and meditation for a sense of grounding and calm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally believed to offer protection from negative energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociated with Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan in South Indian devotional practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in Vedic astrology as a remedial material for certain planetary influences, though traditions vary on the specific planet involved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: #8a7d6d;\"\u003eThese reflect traditional and astrological belief rather than a scientifically proven or guaranteed outcome. For astrology-related concerns, we'd recommend consulting a qualified astrologer alongside personal practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Can You Tell If Karungali Is Genuine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbony is one of the most commonly faked malas on the market, usually substituted with ordinary wood dyed black. Four checks help confirm authenticity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real Karungali is a deep brown-black with a matte finish and visible natural grain — not a perfectly uniform, glossy jet black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony is dense, so a genuine mala feels noticeably heavier in the hand than an ordinary wooden one of similar size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRub Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubbing a bead firmly against a damp white cloth shouldn't transfer any colour — the black is the wood itself, not a dye coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Karungali carries a mild, natural woody scent when rubbed, unlike the faint chemical smell of a painted fake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery HariBol Mart Karungali mala is sourced from genuine ebony wood — you're welcome to run these checks yourself on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF; width: 38%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eNatural Karungali (Ebony) wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eBead Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003e108 beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eJapa, meditation, daily wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eHariBol Mart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for Wooden Beads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike stone or metal malas, this is natural wood — don't soak it in water for long periods. Wipe with a soft cloth after wear, avoid perfume and harsh chemicals, and apply a tiny drop of sandalwood or coconut oil every couple of months to prevent the wood from drying out or cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBF4EA; border-left: 4px solid #D2551E; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eHariBol Mart\u003c\/strong\u003e, every mala is chosen with \u003cstrong\u003eshraddha\u003c\/strong\u003e (devotion) and offered in a spirit of \u003cstrong\u003eseva\u003c\/strong\u003e (service) — crafted and packed with the same \u003cstrong\u003eshuddhata\u003c\/strong\u003e (purity) we'd want for our own daily practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔗 Explore More Karungali \u0026amp; Malas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a Rudraksha-Karungali blend? 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