The Ebony tree attracts and stores supernatural forces with it. The implication is that the good forces in the universe will be absorbed into it, while the bad forces will be pushed out and not stay. The central portion of the Ebony tree is made into a round shaped beads and made into a garland(Mala) using a copper wire or a cotton thread. Wearing and using Karungali Mala will bring success, career growth, avoidance of cash shortages, helps peace of mind, removal of long-standing barriers to victory, elimination of depression, laziness, anxiety and mental fear, Karungali belongs to the Angara Gragha(Mars). All the benefits given by the Angaraha can be obtained by wearing this original Karungali Malai. Both men and women can wear this; This Karungali Mala can be used for meditation, chanting mantras and even as a garland for god idols.
The Karungali Mala needs be first washed once in raw milk and then washed in pure water, allow it to dry well then wipe it with a clean cloth. At an auspicious time wear it after worshipping your favorite deity or Kula Deivam.
Can be worn by all zodiac signs and can be worn by both men and women. Women can wear this mala at all times, similar to how women wear mangal sutra.
We should not wear Karungali Mala, Karungali Bracelet, Sphatik Mala, Lotus Seed Mala, Rudraksha Mala while bathing, as most of us use soaps and shampoos containing chemicals. Its better to remove it before sleep as this mala is cotton threaded, if you thread it with Copper/Silver/Gold you can wear it at all times.
Yes, to be removed before eating Non-Veg and can be worn again with a gap of 8 to 10 hours after taking head bath, also not to be worn during the funeral/death, can be worn again after taking head bath.