In a Mala of 108 beads plus 1 sumeru, should we start from the first normal bead and chant only till the last normal bead without chanting at Sumeru bead, or do

What is the role of Sumeru in Rudraksh Mala & while chanting does one have to count the Sumeru bead also? - Quora

Can a rudraksh mala have more than 108 beads? - Quora

What if you chant something in English when using mala beads? Will that work? - Quora

My rudraksha has 114 beads instead of 108. What am I supposed to do? - Quora

Is a mala without a guru bead incomplete and useless? I bought a 'mala' with 108 beads and a tassel, with no guru bead. - Quora

Where should I buy 108 mala beads? - Quora

In a Mala of 108 beads plus 1 sumeru, should we start from the first normal bead and chant only till the last normal bead without chanting at Sumeru bead, or do

What are some alternative methods for doing Japa (chanting) without using mala beads? Can one use only their right hand fingers and rotate their left wrist clockwise to count? - Quora

Can we chant on tulsi beads after nightfall? - Quora

I received a mala with 107+1 bead. Also, all but 2 of the beads have knots in between them. Are these detrimental 'defects'? - Quora

How to use a sapphire mala? Do you have to touch each bead when reciting your mantra, or can you just hold it and move through the beads without touching them

Why does the number of prayer beads of a mala in Japan vary, with some of 108, some 23, some 20, and some 24? - Quora

What are the benefits of using japa or mala (prayer beads)? - Quora

What is the best way to learn beading? - Quora

What is the significance of Mala breaking while chanting on beads? - Quora