Karungali Malai (Copper wire) wIith Shiv Trishul Nandi Pendant in Silver Finish

The Trishul and Nandi ride together on this Karungali malai — Shiva's weapon and his devoted vahana, in silver, strung on grounding black ebony.

Genuine Karungali (black ebony) beads are hand-strung on durable copper wire and finished with a bright silver-toned pendant pairing the Trishul (destroyer of illusion, ego, and karma) with Nandi, Shiva's ever-faithful bull. Together they form a continuous line of protective, devotional energy meant to be worn close to the heart.

Meaning and tradition

The following associations are part of spiritual tradition.

• Karungali wood is traditionally worn to dispel negativity, the evil eye, and black magic while drawing in stability and prosperity
• The Trishul is associated with cutting through illusion and worldly attachment, sharpening focus and resolve
• Nandi's presence is linked to unwavering devotion and patience, steadying the wearer through meditation and daily discipline
• Copper wire is believed to conduct and amplify this combined energy for longer-lasting effect

Authenticity details

every Karungali malai from Divine Hindu ships with a Government Lab Certificate confirming original ebony wood — download the certificate here.

Product details

• Origin: Southern India
• Size: 33cm, 54 beads
• Finish: Copper wire
• Ideal for: Men & Women
• Ideal day to begin wearing: Monday

Government lab-certified original Karungali wood, hand-strung and quality-checked before dispatch.

This piece pairs a silver-toned pendant with copper links, and the two tarnish at different rates — clean the pendant with a dry silver cloth and the wire with plain cotton so you do not carry polish residue from one to the other. At 33cm it sits at the base of the neck, which reads better over a round neck than tucked under a collar.

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