Kanthi Mala 2 Round

Kanthi Mala 2 Round – Two-Strand Tulsi Neck Beads

Some devotees want a neck mala that feels like part of the body within a day. The Kanthi Mala 2 Round is made for that person. It is a double-loop string of smooth, round tulsi wood beads closed with a small brass screw-lock, light enough to forget about and plain enough to wear under any clothing. It sits in our Tulsi Mala collection and is sold directly by the store at Sankirtan Gift Shop, ISKCON Mayapur, in Nadia district, West Bengal.

At a Glance

• Style: two loops of round beads

• Material: tulsi wood beads, closed with a brass screw-lock

• Purpose: worn on the neck as a kanthi mala; not a counting mala

• Look: soft cream to sand, with natural grain and small colour variations

What "2 Round" Means

The name describes how the mala is built. "Round" is the bead shape: every bead is rounded and smooth-sided, not barrel-cut or faceted. "2" is the number of loops. Two strands rest close together at the base of the throat, which gives a fuller look than a single string without the bulk of a three-strand mala.

Some Vaishnava lineages ask for a particular number of strands. If your guru has given you that instruction, check it before ordering.

How It Looks and Feels

The surface is even, so the beads do not snag on a collar or catch in the hair. Because each bead is cut from real wood, you will notice small differences: one bead slightly darker, another with a faint streak of grain. That is how tulsi wood behaves, and it is not a defect. With daily wear the colour slowly deepens as the wood takes on handling and skin oils, and many devotees prefer a mala with that lived-in tone.

Who This Mala Suits

• Anyone choosing a first kanthi mala who wants something calm and traditional

• Devotees who chant every day and want a neck mala that stays out of the way

• A gift for a friend or family member who has just begun chanting

In the ISKCON tradition, tulsi neck beads go with a commitment to the four regulative principles: no meat, fish or eggs, no intoxication, no gambling and no illicit sex. If you are unsure, speak with a devotee first.

Wearing and Caring for Your Kanthi Mala 2 Round

Fit. The mala has no opening, so it must pass over your head. Loop a piece of string over your head, mark the length at which it rests snugly at the base of the throat, and compare that with the length on this page.

Putting it on. Wear it with clean hands, ideally after a bath, and keep it away from the floor, shoes and leftover food.

Cleaning. Rinse in plain water if needed, pat dry and let it air out. Soap, perfume and sprays weaken both the wood and the thread.

Thread. Thread wears out with time. Restring the mala when you see fraying, or once a year with regular use.

When it wears out. Many devotees place old beads at the base of a tulsi plant or offer them to a flowing river.

Why Order from Mayapur Store

This store is run by ISKCON Mayapur itself, so your Kanthi Mala 2 Round comes from the same community that serves the temple and its pilgrims. If you have a question about size or strands before you buy, our contact page will reach the team directly.

Quick Answers

Can I chant on this mala?
This Kanthi Mala 2 Round is made to be worn. For counting mantras, choose a 108-bead japa Tulsi Mala from the same collection.

Will the colour change over time?
Yes. Tulsi wood darkens gradually with wear, which is normal for natural wood.

What if it does not fit my neck?
Measure with string before ordering. Since it cannot be opened, the loop must clear your head comfortably.