Japamala
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A japamala, jaap maala, or simply mala is a loop of prayer beads commonly used in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. It is used for counting recitations of mantras, pray
Different types of japamala (prayer beads) selling in Varanasi, India
The Hindu god Brahma is shown depicted with a japamala in his hand.
The official imperial portrait of Qing dynasty Empress Xiaozhuangwen with a mala
Kūkai (774–835), founder of Japanese Shingon, who brought some malas back to Japan from China.
Misbaha
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A misbaha, subḥa, mesbah, tusbaḥ, tasbīḥ, or tespih is a set of prayer beads often used by Muslims for the tasbih, the recitation of prayers, as well as to glorify Allah. It resembles the japamala use
A black misbaha
Qurʾan and Misbaha
Misbaha, dated 1909 (1327 AH)
Colorful Misbaha