Karungali Malai, also known as "EBONY WOOD," refers to a type of wood traditionally used in various cultural and spiritualpractices in certain regions of India.

Karungali brings Positive Energy and avoids Negative energy and Dhrishti and Evil eye.

Also Karungali Malai is believed to have purifying and healing qualities. It is commonly used in remedies for digestive issues, skin ailments, and as a general health tonic.

Overall, Karungali Malai holds significance in both health and cultural contexts, reflecting the integration of natural elements into traditional lifestyles.

You can find this easily by,

1. Rubbing the beads against the rough surface so you can check inside the pearls also in black colour.
2. Soaking it in the water for 5 to 10 minutes there will the slight colour change in the water.
3. The colour of the wood will be based on the number of years of the tree, mostly the colour will not be in pure black its somewhat between black charcoal and mate black colour.
4. When you smell the mala you will feel mild sandalwood and divine smell.
5. its heavier than normal wood and looks like stone
6. You can visit the below link to check the appearance of the original karungali products.

It is suggested to buy from the person who has knowledge in spiritual and traditional practices. So that you will get the pre energized Karungali products.

Basically cutting the tree is like a sin (shabam) so mantras helps to balance and it acts as Bhava nivarti.

Also the first vibration given to the mala is very important so chanting mantras bring positive vibration otherwise it may starts to absorbs the negative.

Once it energized the positive vibration, it continuously emits and bring the positivity into your life. This is the reason why some people not getting benefits when buying from normal mala from unknown sources.

it is not just a product, this is the most spiritual feel.

Put it in the class of water for 5 to 10 minutes there will be slight colour change in the water after that, take out the mala and pour that water to any plant now chant your favourite mantra or slogan.

If you don’t have any mantras just close your eyes and say Om Namachivaya namaga , Aathiye ooo Anthamum Anthamum ooo Aathiye repeat it for three times with strong tone and whole heartedly, you will feel relaxed and energizedthen you can wear the mala.

Yes, but during period and pregnancy time(also feeding) its better to remove the mala.

Karungali do not have much restrictions like Rudraksha does, eating non vegetarian foods and drinking alcohol will not cause any nagative impact, but still if you not satisfied with this you can stop consuming those when using Karungali.

You can get good quality Karungali Malai at the price range of 1000 to 2000 rupees and definitely not more  than two thousand, if somebody says more than this price, it’s a fake. Also don’t go for cheaper price.