100% Pure Tulsi Wood from Vrindavan Dham----- This neck bead comes up with very excellent finish .. If one is a devote of Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu, one should wear Tulsi Neck beads. Tulsi neck beads are for protection. At the time of death, if one forgets to chant the holy names for what ever reason. If one is wearing Tulsi Mala around their neck, the Superintendents of Death, (Yamadutas) can not touch that soul. They see the Tulsi neck beads and run. They know this is Lord Vishnu's devotee. Tulsi devi will protect the devotee from all past sin. If one wants eternal Life Insurance, they should wear Tulsi neck beads and never leave home without them. Tulsi neck beads are a symbol of being a Vaisnava devotee of the Lord. They are pure, beautiful and natural. Make sure your whole family is wearing them. One should be vegetarian if they wear Tulsi