Naam Japa Counter
An online mala counter for your daily japa. Tap once per repetition — set your target, track completed malas, and your count auto-saves in your browser.
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Tip: you can also press the spacebar to count.
What is naam japa?
Naam japa is the quiet, repeated chanting of a divine name or mantra — "Ram", "Om Namah Shivaya", "Hare Krishna", or any name dear to you. It is one of the oldest meditation practices in India: the repetition steadies the mind the way a steady flame steadies in still air. Traditionally the count is kept on a mala, a string of beads held in the hand, one bead per repetition.
Why 108?
A standard mala has 108 beads (plus one larger "guru" bead that marks the start). 108 is considered sacred across Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism — you'll hear many reasons: 108 Upanishads, 12 zodiac signs × 9 planets, 108 energy channels meeting at the heart. Whatever the reason, one full round of your mala is 108 names, and this counter's default target is set to match.
How to use this counter
- Tap the big button (or press spacebar) once for each repetition.
- Watch your progress bar fill toward the target.
- Every time you cross the target, your mala count goes up by one and the round restarts.
- Your count is saved automatically — close the page and come back tomorrow, it will still be there.
- Press Reset only when you want to start completely fresh.
Many people do 1 mala (108) in the morning, some do 1008 on special days. Pick a target you can keep up daily — regularity matters more than quantity.
Frequently asked questions
What is naam japa?
Naam japa is the meditative repetition of a divine name or mantra. Practitioners repeat the name a fixed number of times — traditionally counted on a mala (prayer beads) — as a form of devotion and mental focus.
Why does a mala have 108 beads?
108 is a sacred number in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Traditional explanations include the 108 Upanishads, the 108 energy lines said to meet at the heart chakra, and the fact that 108 = 12 zodiac signs × 9 planets. One full round of the mala = 108 repetitions.
How do I use this online japa counter?
Tap the big count button (or press the spacebar) once per repetition. The counter tracks your current count, shows progress toward your target, and counts completed malas. Your count is saved automatically in your browser.
Can I change the target from 108?
Yes. Choose 108 (one mala), 1008 (a traditional larger count), 11, 21, or set any custom target. The progress bar and mala count adjust to your target.
Will I lose my count if I close the page?
No. Your current count is saved in your browser automatically and restored when you return. Use the Reset button only when you want to start a fresh count.