malas

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Scope note
Strings or garlands of beads used in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Mahayana Buddhism; often characterized by having 108 beads, often made of wood or bone, and used as an aid for repititions of a mantra or prayers. A mala may also offer protection to the one who wears it.
malas
Accepted term: 06-May-2024