This mala consists of 108 beads handcrafted from red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus), a distinct species endemic to the Seshachalam and nearby hill ranges of Andhra Pradesh in southern India. Also known as rakta chandan, red sanders, or lalchandan, its dense, richly hued heartwood has been prized in Vajrayana practice for centuries and is traditionally associated with magnetizing activity.

Details:

• Beads: 108
• Material: Red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus)
• Origin: India (Andhra Pradesh)