7mm Knotted Hand-Carved Haldi Turmeric Root Mala with Orange Floss Tassel measures 34" long plus 1.5" tassel. Our Haldi Turmeric Mala is naturally aromatic as carved from genuine turmeric root. There are 108 beads strand with a knot between each bead. You may be familiar with turmeric as a cooking spice and as a medicinal/antioxidant for health. In Ayurvedic medicine Haldi is considered one of the most purifying herbs. It is used for recitation of mantras for success with calming conflict. Haldi malas are used for Anusthan (special prayers). It is associated with fertility. This mala was assembled by hand from natural materials so bead sizes may vary. *Attention* This mala is carved from natural turmeric root and will stain your skin and clothing yellow when handled and worn especially when new. Many people prefer to keep it on their altar.