Japa Bag / Bead Bag

A japa bag, also called a gomukhi japa mala bag or bead bag, is the traditional way to protect your japa mala while chanting — the mala never touches the ground and stays clean between rounds. Our japa bags come from Vrindavan, the home of the holy name, where chanting is the very breath of life.

How is a gomukhi japa bag used?

The mala rests inside the cotton pouch, your hand enters through the wide opening, and the index finger extends through its own small pocket, since that finger is customarily kept off the beads during japa. Devotees of Shri Radha-Krishna and Shri Ram use a bead bag daily, whether they chant a few rounds or a full sixteen.

Which printed designs can I choose?

All bags are stitched from pure cotton, soft on the beads and comfortable in the hand through long sessions. Choose the Shree Radha printed japa bag for Radha bhakts, Krishna and Krishna-with-cow prints for those absorbed in Kanhaiya, the RadhaRaman and cows design beloved in Vrindavan, the black Jagannath printed japa bag for devotees of Jagannath Swami, or simple plain cotton bead bags for an unadorned look.

Can I complete my japa set here?

Yes — the range covers plain cotton japa bags, premium printed gomukhi bags and the wooden name japa counter for keeping track of your rounds, so you can complete your entire japa set in one place or put together a thoughtful gift for a fellow chanter. Every bag ships from Vrindavan alongside our handmade original tulsi malas, with free shipping across India on orders over ₹800.