Berkha for Daily Chanting – Authentic 27+1 Beads Tulsi Sumarni Mala from Vrindavan is a compact chanting mala made with 27 Tulsi beads plus one Guru/Meru bead. It is practical for daily japa, meditation, travel, temple visits, and devotees who prefer a smaller mala than the traditional 108+1 design. Vrindavan sellers commonly describe the Sumarni as a 27+1 Tulsi mala.