Rosary Beads

Rosary beads generally have string of beads which are used for reciting a set number of prayers. The practice for using this prayer bead was originated by the Eastern Christian Monks in the Third Century. Looped into a necklace & often worn with a crucifix, the rosary is made up of a collection of beads. The most commonly used Dominican rosary has 59 beads.

Religious Importance
The rosary beads are one of the important religious practices in many religions. Famous among them are :

Christianity Hinduism

Islam Buddhism

Usage
There are rosaries for various special religious events such as :

• Baptism
• Confirmation
• Weddings

Material
These spiritual prayer beads are available ina wide array of materials ranging from :

Wooden beads Semiprecious stones

Metals Simple string