Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c27.s5.t1.39
Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c27.s5.t1.39
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v2.c27.s5.t1.39
⁴ Mala, a necklace. The tulasi [the plant Olymum sanctum] or rudraksha [the nuts of Elaeocarpus ganitrus, the former worn by Vaishnavas, the latter by Saivas] had the same estimation amongst the Hindus that the mistletoe had amongst the ancient Britons, and was always worn in battle as a charm.