Balu B Download Small (768×1663)435 KBMedium (709×1536)389 KBLarge (946×2048)600 KBOriginal Size (2128×4608)6 MB Alternative Text: Japa mala, or simply mala, is a loop of prayer beads commonly used in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.