In a Mala of 108 beads plus 1 sumeru, should we start from the first normal bead and chant only till the last normal bead without chanting at Sumeru bead, or do

What is the role of Sumeru in Rudraksh Mala & while chanting does one have to count the Sumeru bead also? - Quora

What are some alternative methods for doing Japa (chanting) without using mala beads? Can one use only their right hand fingers and rotate their left wrist clockwise to count? - Quora

Why are there 108 beads on a mala? - Quora

Where should I buy 108 mala beads? - Quora

Which mala is to be used and which mantra japa is to to be done to please Maa Lakshmi? What are the dos and don'ts? - Quora

What is the best way to learn beading? - Quora

If you use mala beads while meditating, do you have to have a mantra as well or can you just use the beads as a counter? - Quora

If you use mala beads while meditating, do you have to have a mantra as well or can you just use the beads as a counter? - Quora

How to use a sapphire mala? Do you have to touch each bead when reciting your mantra, or can you just hold it and move through the beads without touching them

Why does the number of prayer beads of a mala in Japan vary, with some of 108, some 23, some 20, and some 24? - Quora

Where should I buy 108 mala beads? - Quora