Question: How many beads are in this mala? Please let me know , Thank you.

 Answer: 

All of our japa mala should have 108 beads, plus one larger bead refered to as the Krishna bead, which is not chanted on.

Question: Hari bol!how can you order the giant size japa as there is no option available?thank you hare krishna

 Answer: These days giant japa beads are not available. There is a shortage of Tulsi wood, so right now there are no giant japa beads, just purchase the largest size that is available, while that is available...

Question: Hare Krsna. My heartfelt dandavats and obeisances at your lotus feet. Question: The giant size, what is the measurement long and the bead?

 Answer: The length is approximately 52 inches and the bead diameter will be about 1.5 cm. These beads are hand made, so exact measurements may vary slightly.

Question: Hare Krishna. Is the difference between the large and the giant just the length? Are the size of the beads approximately the same size?

 Answer: The size of the beads will also be slightly larger for the Giant size

Question: Are these 108 beads that can be used for daily chanting? This and the mridanga beads

 Answer: Yes, all of our japa mala beads have 108 beads.

Question: Question: The giant & large size what are the measurement long and the bead

 Answer: The length is approximately 52 inches and the bead diameter will be about 1.5 cm. These beads are hand made, so exact measurements may vary slightly. The size of the beads will also be slightly larger for the Giant size.

Question: Is the bead strand finished with an orange tassel as in the picture of the single item or with a white loop as seen in the picture of the group of strands?

 Answer: These are hand made beads and we can not specify if there is an orange tassle or a white loop. We are specifiyng the size and type of beads but as they are handmade the end can be different. 

Question: Should I soak whole japa mala in coconut oil or should I polish each bead with coconut oil, before using?

 Answer: You need to soak them for a week or more. Coconut oil will work, devotees generally use mustard seed oil to soak tulsi japa beads in. Soaking will make the beads strong. If you don\'t soak the beads may crack after some time. So it is very important to soak tulsi japa beads. 

For tulsi neck beads it is better to soak them as well, but for small neck beads you can just cover them in oil with your hands and rub it in, but still best is to soak them in oil also. 

Question: Hare Krishna, Can you please confirm suggested bead bag size for Giant round beads? Should I order Extra Large bag or even bigger?

 Answer: Yes. Giant beads you need extra large or giant bead bag.