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

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

What is the purpose of a mala? Is it necessary to use one while chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, or will any string suffice as long as we have a count of

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

What are the benefits of chanting with Rudraksha beads or Kamala mala (lotus garland)? - Quora

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

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

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

Can 54 beads of 5face rudraksha mala be worn at any time? - Quora

When I chant Japa for Matangi, should I use my left hand to count the mala? - 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

Can we chant on tulsi beads after nightfall? - Quora