Red sandal wood mala with 108 beads

A Red Sandalwood Mala (also known as Rakta Chandan Mala) is a powerful spiritual tool in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other meditative traditions. It’s made from the wood of the red sandalwood tree (Pterocarpus santalinus)—not to be confused with white sandalwood (Santalum album), which is more aromatic.

Benefits of Red Sandalwood Mala

1. Calms the Mind & Increases Focus

• Red sandalwood is known for its cooling energy, helping to calm the nervous system and reduce mental agitation.

• Wearing or meditating with a red sandalwood mala can help increase focus, clarity, and inner peace.

2. Used for Worship of Deities

• Especially connected to Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, and Lord Lakshmi Narayan.

• It is used in Japa (mantra repetition) for these deities to gain their blessings.

3. Aids in Meditation & Spiritual Growth

• Supports meditative practices by helping balance energies and enhance concentration.

• Said to help with the awakening of spiritual energy (Kundalini) when used regularly in mantra chanting.