A Tulsi mala is a rosary made from the beads of the Tulsi plant, which is sacred in Hinduism. It is typically used for japa, a form of repetitive chanting, and is said to help the wearer focus their mind and achieve spiritual purity. Tulsi malas can be made from different types of Tulsi beads, but the most common are the round beads of Osmium. Tulsi malas are often decorated with a tassel or pendant, and may also include a guru bead, which is a larger bead that is placed at the centre of the mala. The number of beads on a Tulsi mala can vary, but most are made with 108 beads, which is considered to be a sacred number in Hinduism.