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2. Japamala - Wikipedia

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   Japamala. A japamala, jaap maala, or simply mala (Sanskrit: माला; mālā, meaning ' garland ' [1]) is a loop of prayer beads commonly used in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. It is used for counting recitations (japa) of mantras, prayers or other sacred phrases. It is also worn to ward off evil, to count ...

3. Lei (garland) - Wikipedia

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   Lei (garland) A fragrant lei of fresh pikake (Arabian jasmine) A lei (/ leɪ /) is a garland or wreath common in Hawaii, across Polynesia, and the Philippines. More loosely defined, a lei is any series of objects strung together with the intent to be worn. Lei of various styles are given as gifts to honour people throughout the Pacific, being ...

4. La Belle Dame sans Merci - Wikipedia

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   I made a garland for her head, And bracelets too, and fragrant zone; She look'd at me as she did love, And made sweet moan. She found me roots of relish sweet, And honey wild, and manna dew, And sure in language strange she said.— I love thee true. She took me to her elfin grot, And there she gaz'd and sighed deep, And there I shut her wild ...

5. Garland - Wikipedia

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   A gajra is a flower garland which women in India and Bangladesh wear in their hair during traditional festivals. It is commonly made with jasmine. It can be worn around a bun, as well as in braids. Women usually wear these when they wear sarees. Sometimes, they are pinned in the hair with other flowers, such as roses.

6. Prayer beads - Wikipedia

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   The number of beads varies by religion or use. Islamic prayer beads, called Misbaha or Tasbih, usually have 100 beads (99 +1 = 100 beads in total or 33 beads read thrice and +1). Buddhists and Hindus use the Japa Mala, which usually has 108 beads, or 27 which are counted four times. Baháʼí prayer beads consist of either 95 beads or 19 beads ...

7. Vivien Hailstone - Wikipedia

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   Vivien Risling Hailstone (October 16, 1913 – July 8, 2000) [1] was a Yurok/Karok basketweaver, jewelry designer, activist and educator who led efforts to sustain traditional basket weaving patterns and techniques. [2] Hailstone also had an impact on statewide policy for repatriation of Native American remains and returning to Native American ...